Hi Louise, Welcome.
Your history sounds like a classic case of
failed back syndrome 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Louise40
In 2001 I had a spinal stimulator implanted which was the best thing I ever did, was off all pain meds. Unfortunately in 2002 I was in a car accident, sitting at red light and a car rear-ended us. I had severe whiplash, so now have neck problems as well, but it made a mess of the spinal stimulator. They could not get it working again and because of the damage could not replace it.
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Do you mean that they could not replace the SCS because of damage to the stimulator itself or because of damage to your spine? If the latter, what about second/third opinions from other surgeons on starting over from scratch?
Is a pain pump (intrathecal pump) out of the question?
Are you in a location where medical cannabis is an option?
I'm sure you've already been through the whole gamut of pain management & physiatry, so other than something like the above, I'm stumped/tapped out on ideas. I sincerely hope others may have some thoughts.
Doc