My husband had the internal stimulator installed in his back (Boston Scientific) and he took pain meds under strict supervision. The stimulator was a big joke. We had other tins units, therapy and various meds. I felt and still do, he was 73 and a veteran in constant pain. Lose sleep, toss and turn all night, wake up ready for a fight. That is no life. This is a big sore spot with me. Senior citizens that are following the rules are put out to the curb because of the drug addicts that do abuse. I am getting injections in my neck and back for my old age damages. I worked hard all my life and it has caught up. I do have some relief with injections, but I have some help with over the counter Tylenol 8 hour pain relief.