Hi welcome to the boards though sorry for your pain. I agree has your doctor tried other treatments then the pump first? I thought that was one of the last treatments to try for this. I know some doctors will jump to more invasive before less is tried. That happened with me and the scs which I did not do but with that doctor I had not even tried a block yet and he wanted to do that. As for acupuncture I have not tried it but I did have a consult. I am too sensitive to even a small touch so I am too fearful to try it. From what I was told it can help with sleep,anixety,eating better etc which in turn helps your pain level since your body is overall more healthy. Like the other poster stated that everyone is different with what works and what does not.