mary i have had my pump for 5yrs now and have fentnly in it and it has had its up and downs like everything with rsd. it does alow me to function more than i did with out it. i think that helps control the pain alot better than scs or just regular meds. just make sure that have a doc that knows alot bout them and how to handle any problems .the one think the intinal surgery is very painfull it took awhile to get over it but i still would consider it. it has helped me alot i have full body rsd organ involment 11 yrs now


-carrie