I was supposed to get a scs but then my last pain doctor felt it may increase my pain rather then settle it since other treatments have. I have PN and RSD in my legs. Before getting a scs one should always start with less invasive and work up.
I know a few people who have a scs. A couple the condition has spread to the area that the scs was implanted. Some have had problems with the leads and pain where the battery is. I do know a girl though who got relief.
My pain doctor said that some relief will depend if the pain is in your brain or coming from your spine. Though for ex I have leg pain if the pain was actually stemming from the spine the scs may help more. I was told if it is coming from the brain that the scs would not give as good results and that is where meds come into play. Who knows though.
I do know that some doctors I have seen are big on scs and some are not. They don't always look at the specific person and instead they just look at the dx.