Hi MominPain

I would agree with the other posters that this is all proceeding too fast. An SCS will do nothing to prevent spread - it merely substitutes a different sensation in place of pain. If your pain is currently managable then there is no reason for anyone to be recommending an SCS at this stage.

It is an invasive surgery which carries the risk of CRPS occuring at the site of the incision. It has a long and very limiting recovery period where no bending stretching or twisting is allowed so that the SCS unit is properly covered with scar tissue. Then there is a high risk of complications - leads moving, infection etc.

Why would you want to go down this route when you are able to manage your pain with over the counter pain meds? Why would any responsible pain specialist suggest it when he/she is aware that you can manage your pain with over the counter meds? There are a raft of other prescription medications and other non-medical pain management techniques that you would work through before considering an SCS.

The deep aching pain is a feature of CRPS for many people. I have had deep aching pain from day one. You should make sure that your doc is satisfied that it is a feature of your CRPS and it is not being caused by something unrelated though.