Thanks for the info, but these two cases are drastically different from mine and cannot compare. I’ve had a Nevro stimulator implanted for over 4 years and, despite the technicians’ continual tinkering (changing programs, stimulation strength, etc), they have been unable to give me any relief.

I am currently in the middle of a trial of the Stimwave stimulator. Unlike Nevro, it is not a spinal cord stimulator, but a peripheral nerve stimulator. The leads are placed near the known affected nerve rather than in the spinal column. After 8 days, I can report that the targeted pain is greatly decreased. But I am concerned about one person’s experience (related to me in this discussion group). They said that their Stimwave stopped working after a time and actually caused more pain. I would like to hear from others who have the Stimwave peripheral nerve stimulator to hear what their experience has been.

I have been at it for probably a month or so. That was about the time the doctor giving shots couldn't do anymore and referred us for the SCS.