I may be off the beaten path, but I do think doctors are forcing people to get the SCS pump. For what ever reason I did not quallify. I still got the fusion however C3-7. Pain isn't so good, and I often wonder if this isn't going to come up again as I take pain medications. I don't want the pump in any case, not really. Without the meds however I would be in trouble I think. Not much choice is given it seems. If the doctors want you to have the SCS, then thats what the patient does. My spine is not holding up that good. I wonder indeed, if at some point, this issue will be presented. I hope that your decision with your doctor works out Rrae. This pain is no fun. I will pray that it does relieve your pain. ginnie