Welcome Lisa:
Rae is leading you correctly.
I've had Rsd since '83, making it a while.
I've never had anything implanted, (I get by on Methadone, Cymbalta, Aleve, depending on the weather, and Diazepam, and Zanaflex for sleep, the other thiings, Imitrex for Migraine.

Simple huh?
That' just a cocktail. and it's widely used.

I'm beginning to understand that once you hit 10 years )apprx( , you'll start to go internal.
You get gastro problems, and internal pain.

Unfortunately, the RSD does, and will, spread.

KEEP MOVING! No matter how crappy you feel!

Anyway, Having this RSD, TOS, Discs, and a Traumatic Brain Injury, (two separate accidents).... I must say this to you.

Find out more about the "Pump", which I've heard so much good about, and opposed to the stimulator, not so much good about.

I know many folks, who have had the Stim, taken out. OUCH!

Those I know with Medicinal pumps, seem well, FAR better off. It's the only thing I would consider.

But, this is YOUR decision only!
Talk to some folks. This is a great place!
I do think that there's a different thread on this topic alone.

i wish you nothing but the best.

Pete
asb