If you move or if your personal information changes, be sure to let your doctor know.
It is important to update your contact information with your doctor and Nevro.
IMPLANTED STIMULATOR PHASE
After your Trial Phase using the Trial Stimulator and the Remote Control, you and your
doctor will decide if SCS therapy is right for you. During the trial phase, you learned to
use the Remote Control. You will use either the same or a similar Remote Control with
the IPG. You also learned what it felt like to receive therapy and how it worked to
control your pain. It is expected that the therapy will work the same way after the IPG
implantation. There may come a time when your IPG no longer holds a charge well.
When your therapy cannot be maintained with daily charging, the IPG may need to be
replaced. At that point, the doctor can remove your old IPG and replace it with a new
one. This involves another surgical procedure. This second procedure is usually faster
and more straightforward than the original implant surgery. The rechargeable battery
in your IPG should last many years. How long it lasts will depend on many factors,
including how often the IPG stimulates. Ask your doctor how long the battery might
be expected to last for you.
If you have already gone through the trial phase, you know how to turn the Remote
Control ON, turn stimulation ON and OFF, increase and decrease stimulation strength,
and switch between stimulation programs. These are done exactly the same way as
before using the Remote Control.
You may be able to resume many of the everyday things you are used to. Talk with
your doctor about appropriate activities. With the Senza system you may be able to
resume:
• Driving
• Going to work
• Travel
• Many leisure activities
• Moderate exercise (ask your doctor)
• Normal sexual activity
Your doctor will want to see you regularly for check-ups. These are important not only
for your health, but also to monitor how the device is working.
Battery Status
Your IPG is a battery-powered device, and it can be recharged. This will help you get
maximum service from your system. The clinical team should show you how to
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