Dave you bring up a very good point. You're right, this is something you need to think on considerably. Since this is a degenerative issue, like you said, it might be better to be able to monitor what's going on.

What a shame it is that your Drs won't go the extra mile and sit down with you to really discuss this! I do know that they would LOVE to sell you one of these things ..... it's such an incredibly high-dollar money maker, alot of times it comes across like a sales pitch - like they are selling you a car....... a $100,000 car!

My thought on this is that, since your whole spine is involved, it might be difficult to position the leads to cover the entire spine. I'm not sure on this tho. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to check into pain pumps and see what they might have to offer. With the pumps, you are being medicated 24/7 to cover a wider array of pain. At least be able to sit down with someone who can compare the pros and cons of both. You need REALITY, not sketchy info from someone who might stand to make a huge kickback if they sell you the SCS.

I truly am sorry you are up against this.
Let's see what other feedback we can get....

Hang in there, k

Rae