Andy and all. Thanks so much for your input. I had a Medtronic trial for just my arms in dec 2013 and the intensity of the vibration to control the higher pain levels were really getting to be disturbing. I did not go ahead with the implant because then I was dx with lyme and Bart and it was believed to help the neuropathy. Now we know that's not true it's full body. Now pain doc says he can try a different device and run the leads up and down my spine like the other poster says. Might as well try it I guess. Bit with active infections I wonder if neurosurgeon would be willing to do the surgery? Any opinions please.