You must be worn out from dealing with the pain with no meds. I've cut down on mine a LOT and I still feel drained by the amount of emotional energy it takes to try and keep from taking a heavy pain killer in the knowledge that it may help disassociate myself with the pain.

In saying that, I've had a bad couple of weeks and given in .. and spent most of the days in bed or moping around the house .. that's not a life.

I think you are a definite candidate for a SCS .. and although it wont take the pain away, it could distract you enough to be able to cope better.

I'm out on whether it works or not, as I had mine implanted in May this year and have yet to be able to use it as the coverage isn't right and they can't put it right without another operation. I was given a choice, either opt out now or try a different lead.

I feel that the sensation I am getting (but in both legs, not just the one) could benefit me ... therefore I'm giving it a go, despite all my family not wanting me to.