Another right foot guy checking in.
I have a SCS. Sometimes, it works great. Sometimes, not at all. But when it does? Oh yeah. I like it.
Opiates: my records say I am on the lowest effective dose. I have to use them.
I also use something called Nucynta that greatly helps with the jolts and spikes.

Use a cane. Use a walker. Do not risk a fall or you could become a leg and arm guy too. Bones break when we fall down. Please protect yourself.