@vikkitennis Thank you for your kind reply. I realize that I should feel blessed that I don't deal with a lot of the "pain" that so many others deal with. I had that kind of pain before my laminectomy (L2-S1), and after the surgery it was immediately gone. For that I am grateful. But the numb feet create a problem with proprioception...which then results in balance issues. I am still able to get about, but I often use a cane to steady myself. And life with a cane is not bad, but if the SCS would help with the numb feeling, perhaps my feet would better feel the floor/ground and I wouldn't have these balance problems. It seems that the SCS would be more for PAIN issues.... but the doctor said that it could possibly help with the numbness and tingling, as well. I am so happy to hear the the SCS works for you with the numbness in your leg.... and to hear that you have no balance issues to deal with!! I realize that each of us is different and our bodies react in different ways, but I'm just trying to find the best life I can have for the time I have left. Again, many thanks! And yes, I hope any others with balance issues and the SCS will chime in! Best to all!! Mike