Hi I am sorry about your son. With treatment a good pain doc will start off with less invasive and work to more invasive. Also the SCS is not for everyone with RSD. I know I was suggested this by one pain doc and then after got another opinion where the doctor wanted to start with less invasive procedures so I did and those procedures increased my pain level and the fear was that the scs may as well. Now I know a young lady who did get a scs but this was after many other treatments who is benefiting but know others who condition has spread because of it. I know that as a mom you want your son to be out of pain just like my mom does with me. It is very important in my eyes though to not rush into something without really thinking about and to get another opinion. If you want to email me I am here anytime.