Questions to Ask Your Doctor

The questions below are best answered by your doctor. Print this list and take it with you to your next doctor's appointment.

• How many spinal cord stimulation (SCS) procedures have you done?
• Will SCS work for me?
• Will SCS work if I have pain in more than one place?
• Will I be able to stop taking pain medication?
• Will I have any side effects?
  
• What kind of SCS system would be best for me?
• What restrictions will I have with an SCS system?
• Does my insurance cover SCS?
• How often will I need to return for follow-up visits?
• If my pain spreads or worsens over time, will the system provide enough relief?
• How often will the SCS systems need to be replaced?

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