Hi Saffy

Yes some do and some dont. I dont get the relief I thought I would. I have Failed Back Syndrome, so after 5 operations nothing worked so the SCS was mentioned. But I also have burning, stabbing, tingling pains in my legs. So when I had the SCS implanted I said to my Dr that in order for me to get the pain relief in my back I have to turn the stim up really high and this sometimes is worse than the pain itself. He said to me that it 'generally' is very good with helping with the neuropathic pain in the legs but not always successful with the back So I was a bit disappointed. But having said that I do get great relief with my legs especially when Im lying down or sitting down. Unfortunately when Im walking I dont get as much relief...but that should be rectified Im sure in time once I have the reprogramming done and the actual leads are scarred in. Some say that could take up to a year for the scarring in. So I suppose its a waiting game and everyone is so different too. We all experience pain in different ways and have different feelings. So what works for some might not work for others and so on.

But its good to get as much information as you can and be educated about the whole process

Jackie