Hi, I’d like to jump into this conversation. I recently went to my pain doctor with the intention of discussing the SCS and was told by the PA that this is a “last resort treatment.” Apparently, there are many options out there, which need to be tried before jumping to the SCS. She suggested we try the radio frequency ablation next. I’ve already had two sets of steroid injections (6) each time last year, which only lasted 3 months per injections. My radio frequency ablation is scheduled for June 14. It was explained to me that this procedure last longer than the injections. My back pain is excruciating. It is attributing to my dizziness and instability.
Has anyone else had this done?

Your going to need an physiatric evaluation for the insurance company to approve the trial SCS. They should recommend one. I've had two of them. they are usually conducted by zoom or telephone. They will contact your doctor with the result. They a regood for a year. I was approved both times. The second one cost me $100.