MEDICATIONS, PRESCRIBED

Hello again LL26

My point exactly, not that I would expect you to know what one is, but you would rather hope that a Disability Assessor, who has of course read your PIP/ESA application thoroughly would find out what it was and how it might impact your health condition.

For your reference LL26, here's a brief explanation as to what and how a Dorsal Column Stimulator (DSC) can potentially work. DCS is a technique used in the management of certain chronic pain syndromes. Through an implanted electrode, electricity is delivered to the posterior elements of the spinal cord in order to relieve the pain associated with failed-back surgery syndrome (FBSS) and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Other conditions where DCS is used are refractory angina pectoris and peripheral vascular disease.

The aim of DCS is to reduce the intensity, duration, and frequency of pain associated with the above conditions. There are three components of the DCS system: the stimulating electrodes, an electrical pulse generator with the conducting wires connecting the electrodes to the generator , and the generator remote control.

After implantation of the system, electricity is delivered on the posterior part of the spinal cord through the stimulating electrodes, resulting in improvement of pain. The whole system is controlled by the patient with the use of the generator remote control.

So, there you have it, LL26 I unfortunately failed my trial

Hello Bis

Thanks for the heads up. I take it as a given that no assessor will take the time to fully read and inwardly digest any PIP/ESA application form I complete. Therefore, I generally offer a full and comprehensive explaination of my unfortunately, multiple health issues and the effects they have on me, which I back up with my own supporting evidence. Thanks Sue