Oh Hana,
You have so much going on. You certainly don't want to risk possibly worsening your conditions either. There have been some very good SCS outcomes and some not so good.
Some have had very good trials; but different when permanent implant. Often it has been the migration of the leads.

Mark has a very good recommendation which he uses BLAST which each letter stands for what to do to help leads stay in place until they are permanently scared in the position originally intended. I am sure he will explain this for you.

I, myself, had an unsuccessful lumbar trial a few years ago. The vibrating was in the groin, top front of legs and knees. My biggest problem was spine pain, leg pain, as well as the burning in my feet. The trial did not go anywhere near those areas in spite of the rep trying to reprogram. My Pain Management doctor recommends another trial. But for many reasons, have declined.

I completely understand your "OWWW". I have an extra pad on my kitchen chair with a foot rest to put my feet on so as to relieve some of the back leg pain. Also, use my elbows on table putting pressure to relieve some of the spine pain. Have one comfy chair in the family room with arms to put elbow pressure and a couple of throw pillows on the floor to rest my feet. Have to keep getting up and walk around or after a little while; gets too painful to continue sitting. Yep !!! Not nice indeed.

Wish you all the best in making your decisions; especially with possibly two SCS's.


Gerry