After much contemplation, I decided on the Abbott Burst in 12/22. Trial performed well, as many people will tell you, yet there is much research to conduct with the SCS once implanted. Burst implant was 2/2023.
epidurals, PT, not ablation (I don't know why the pain management doctor has not considered: could be due to the spinal fusion of L4-S1 in 12/2015) I went for the Abbott. I have been aware of the stimulator since 2019, but waited until much improvements and testing were performed to consider being a candidate.
The Burst was too obtrusive on my slim frame, so another surgery to insert the Eterna. That was 7/2023. Device seemed to work, had several re-programing with the reps, but didn't get to pain going down the leg. I had an MRI to further examine the demise of the spine, and discovered the levoscoiosis has progressed to a 20%, where the curve is concentrated on the left side. I am quite active, and I knew with stretching (more PT) and continue with the sports I love would keep the pain at bay. The stimulator was turned off when going through airport security in October, and I neglected to turn it back on. Oh My! it made me think there wasn't a difference, SCS or not. I met with the neurosurgeon this week, and he told me it performs for 50% of the population, and I gave it "more than a college try" of which I felt good about, and wasn't flippant and decided in two weeks to end it all. Device will be removed in February 2025, and I will go from there. I am able to play tennis, pickleball, walk and ride my bike, while lifting moderate weights. I turn 70 March 2025. What a road to the upcoming birthday!