Everyones pain is so real and some are so much worse than other. I thank God every day that although I have pain its not terminal. Its not going to kill me. I can make the most of what Ive got and get on with it. So if it means that having the stim gives me back some of the things I love doing and KNOW that I will still be alive to enjoy it,........excellent!!!! Your health is your wealth! And knowing that you will be here to enjoy it is great too.....