@pen55
Have you discussed a pain pump with your doctor? It will pump opiates into your spine and this does not affect your brain, only your spine. I have had a pump since 2015. I hear horror stories about spinal cord stimulators not working and having to be removed (yet another surgery). The pump requires maintenance as it must be refilled with medication about every three to four months. This requires an injection, but Lidocaine can be injected first to reduce discomfort. I have severe scoliosis and spinal stenosis. without my pump I would be in a wheelchair. The pump I have is from Medtronics. It might be worth looking into.