I have been going to a pain guy for about a year. All he has done is try different meds and a TENS unit. It is a small box with 4 wires with pads you put on your belly and back. It is battery powered and you adjust the settings. It sends tiny electrical impulses thru you. It didn't seem to help me, but I think some of the other girls have liked it. When I finally talked my pain Dr. into prescribing oxycontin he had a temper tantrum, but gave it to me. I am getting a small amount of relief from it. I don't trust this pain guy tho, as I said,'ve been seeing him for a year to get to this point. Besides who can trust a Dr. who has better trantrums than you do? I have an appt. with a new pain clinic in Jan. and I;m hoping they will be looking into other methods like hypnotism or accupunture along with medications. Have you added your story to the quilt? Do Christmas decorations ever really get done? lol I will be playing with my village till the day to take it down. My mom will be returning home Jan. 2. I will be a mess for 2 days after that. :( Gentle hugs to you....