@jesfactsmon Awww, Hank, your kindness is just the best. It's like you know what I need! Yes, this is a very trying time for me, as I really thought that the DRG would improve my life. I still hope it does, and pray that my nerves will totally heal from surgery, and respond to the electricity in the way I had hoped. As I write, my legs are lifted on the couch, as I cannot put my feet on the ground without terrible pain starting. Somehow, leg elevation helps. At least I have this trick! Everyone here is searching for something to work. Everyone here deserves joy, and a normal life. Sometimes I get so sad reading about all of us, that it almost enhances the pain. I think I am a true empath, and I am not always sure if this is good or bad. Life can suddenly just turn. I do lose hope, and I have, deep down, a very happy, funny, spirit. Even family stops asking. I think illness can make our loved ones very uncomfortable after awhile. You are really strong, Hank, to listen to all of this. Maybe it is these deeper sharing that really connects us as human beings. I know the deep suffering here. I know how each of us try to cope with a really unbearable illness. I know God. I pray all of the time. Getting carried away here, but thanks so much. You are a gem, and Linda is a lucky lady to have you. Lori Renee