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Hey there @rwinney !! Sorry I have been so distant for a little while now ... so much going on in life, as you know. I actually did something for me and took this semester off from school because I realized I had too much on my plate "physically" and needed to put my health as a priority. Besides, my academic focus was becoming scattered and my body was screaming "REST." I went through the SCS trial (Boston Scientific) towards the end of October, and the results were incredible! I had 85% relief all across the board for all of my symptoms - nausea, pain and allodynia. I felt like a whole new person and I actually cried. I couldn't believe it was actually possible to feel so good again! I had 4 days of amazing relief, with only one minor complication that was quickly remedied, but otherwise they deemed me a highly prime candidate for the permanent implant. I'm going into surgery for this on 12/21 (next Wednesday) and I'm counting down every second! The last few months all of my symptoms have escalated and I've been sick quite a lot, but my joy continues because there is so much hope ahead! 🙂 Thank you so much for thinking of me and for all of the positive thoughts sent my way - I've felt and absorbed each and every one of them! Thank you!! I hope you're doing good also???