Thank you Mark for all of your advice, and the success that you've had is so wonderful! I'm so glad that you've been able to come off of all of your pain meds, that must be such a great feeling.

I think I'm going to get some kind of back support to wear at least for part of the time in the hopes that it will make me more aware of my movements. I know all it takes is one accident to cause a problem and I don't want that!!

And yes, I'm aware that this treatment might not work for me. I'm remaining cautiously optimistic as always. The problem for me with past treatments has been that they have all provided some temporary relief but nothing permanent. With the SCS being permanent, though, I think this could be my answer. But if not, life will go on and I won't give up.

I'm sure I will think of many questions in the near future, and thank you for the welcome!!