Originally Posted by mama mac

The PM docs that I have seen that really pushed the SCS did not do the surgery either, but they do the trial for it. They also sell specific models of SCS's. I'm not sure that they do not benefit in some way from selling a model. Maybe stock in the company. I don't know. As Spike said, they are effective in about 85% of people but it is time limited. I can certainly understand why people that are bed bound or have a consisent very high pain level would try them. They usually work about three years and for some the risk of complications are worth the increase in quality of life. It's such a personal decision. I also paid less for the ketamine than I would for the SCS w/ deductibles and out of pocket costs. There is also a considerable cost per year for maintenance for the SCS even without complications.
Just had to check in and see how your appointment went. Third time was not a charm for me either. You sound like you are keeping things in perspective and have a Plan B or is C or D...... mac