Don't beat yourself up, Mark. Nerve pain is different from other pain and MUST*be managed. You can't*just "tough it out" until you are able to meet with your doctor. Flare ups could cause more damage. *Nobody here wants you to suffer any more than you already have.

Congratulations Jackey on your 30th wedding anniversary! * Wishing you 30 more years of happiness!

Thanks Rae for the warm welcome! *I am so fortunate to have found this forum! *

Jan, I am excited to hear you have been approved for your SCS Trial on July 24th!* I really hope that this works well for you! *I am looking forward to hearing how things go so keep us posted!