Interesting that the Medtronics SCS gives you some relief by distraction. That aggravating sensation is usually only felt if you push the electrode too near the intrathecal space. I used to get that from my unit when I would lie on back on a hard surface. Or, when the stimulation got turned up too high. Along with the meds, the SCS brought my pain down from 1 7 to about a 3. Very satisfying.