@s4vageb8 Hello and welcome to Connect. I'm sorry for your long history of pain. You have been through a lot over the years, it must be exhausting to you. I admire that you recognize having an implant will "mask" the real problem. Masking can be tiresome plus add additional repercussions to our body and mind.

When chronic sets in and there is no longer a fix or cure, we have to problem solve and strategize to find ways of living our best life, given our circumstances. It becomes about personal management, education and balance, taking the reigns from doctors, relying on ourselves and the tools we apply.

Mayo Clinic offers a phenomenal pain rehab program focused on Central Sensitization Syndrome (CSS). I recommend it and attended last year, it was life changing.

Here are two links on CSS and the Mayo Pain Rehab Center (PRC).

Central Sensitization Syndrome:
https://youtu.be/8defN4iIbho
Pain Rehabilitation Center:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/pain-rehabilitation-center/sections/overview/ovc-20481691
Have you ever tried an all inclusive rehab program? Do you mind letting me know your thoughts about the video presentation by Dr. Sletten?

I'd be happy to answer any questions you have.