I have had my SCS for over 2 yrs. now. Yes it has helped,but not near 100% I have been able to get off of some meds, but still need dilaudid for flares/breakthrus etc. I have however been able to cut down on this at least 50% . Nothing else has ever touched the burning,peircing pain. It still does not take it all away,but does help. We all just have to keep doing whatever it takes for us. My days of hoping for a complete painfree day,have vanished. Now I just try to keep my pain level as low as possible each day,and have come to terms with my limitations.Most days I am successful,others not as much.So,do whatever is best for you,we all DESERVE to live as pain free as possible. Fondly-Carol