@carol1024
Hi Carol, I am sorry to hear about your pain and I wish I would of held off on surgery. The only way I control my pain is to do nothing but sit and work in a lounger or bed. I am considering the trial SCS because I HAVE to get moving, at least walk a couple of miles a day. I am so used to being active it depresses me. I have a wonderful partner, met him 3 years ago after being single living on my own. That was after a 25 year horrible marriage but two incredible kids who live close by and 3 grandchildren. That is what keep me going. I take 600mg Ibuprofen when I am going someplace, and were a back brace, usually a family function. Could not do it with my partner to hold on to. We all find our coping skills. Happy Holidays! tgb