Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency medical care for:
New weakness or numbness in one or both legs
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Numbness around the genitals or buttocks
Severe back pain with rapid neurological changes
Trouble breathing, collapse, or signs of a severe allergic reaction
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact your healthcare team promptly for increasing wound pain, redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, fever, a severe headache that worsens when standing, new stimulation problems, or equipment becoming visible through the skin.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Routine programming questions, gradual changes in pain relief, charging difficulties, and return-to-work planning can usually be handled during normal clinic hours.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Spinal cord stimulation. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.