Hi. I have not had the scs though that is what the pain doc wanted to do at ucla pain management. I after went to the pain doc at marina del ray anyhow he said for me and I am different then you obviously and my pain is in my legs that it should be one of the last things after all options. I am not saying this is you and I have heard mixed results. On the rsd board there are more people with it. So you may want to check it out. Sorry I don't have more info for you.