prairiegirl, I have a neuro stimulator one lead is in back of head the other is lower right jaw area. You try it before they implant it.If you have questions or would like to talk let me know ,You can message me or I pop in and out of here to check on a couple pals that have o.n. your right it isnt for whimps or sissy.I have T.N. ...Anesthesia dolorosa and that is what my neuro stimulator is for the horrible face pain. it is not approved by the gov yet but it is a last resort when meds no longer work.
I hope everyone here is having lower pain levels and a nice weekend.

PEACE
BMW