Actually, I opted not to get the spinal cord stimulator. I still have numbness primarily in the feet, but I also now have sensation on the bottom of my feet! 😃 That is something I've been without for several years.
The bottom line is, the only thing my various therapies have not been able to relieve at all is the balance issue. Yes, I still have tingling and numbness but I'm also free of having to have a stimulator regulated, fail, or be removed. My pain meds have pain under control, and deep laser therapy, electromagnetic (Bemer) therapy, chiropractic care, kinesthetic therapy and PT take care of most of the rest. The only out-of-pocket expense is the laser, but it helps enough that I'm willing to pay for its use.
It's puzzling trying to consolidate numbness and sensation together.
Very best to you, Leonard!