The pain I experienced the morning was a 10. I upped the intensity on my stim and the sharpness of the pain was reduced to dullness, helpful in itself, and I would say a good 50%. The sensation of the stimulator I can change in ramping it up to provide a pleasurable massaging like experience. I have my choice of several different sensations as well with some choices directed more to certain parts of my body - like more on feet or knees, etc. This is the second one - my first was implanted in 2012 and this one in 2018 at the urging of my pain management doctor as he said the current device was superior to the one I had implanted that was out of date.. I use this 24/7 decreasing it at night. The stimulator allows me to do things I wouldn't be able to do due to pain. I've recently been widowed and have many more projects that I have to do. Both my PCP and pain management are encouraging to keep moving. I have been enjoying being in the pool after my outdoor labors. The weather has been perfect for the pool temperature to be what I like. I get to exercise without being on my feet as my foot problems really restrict movement on land. I am thankful for their advice as I am seeing a difference in a better mood and a wee bit more flexibility.. Thanks Hank for giving me an opportunity to talk about all this.