Spinal Stenosis Introduction

Well, I am new to the group. My name is Jamie Lynn and I've had CES since 1996. I've had 4 spinal fusions, 2 laminectomies, both hips replaced, a neck fusion. I recently was going in for a pain stimulator, but I was told I had to get a paddle pain stimulator instead. So I went yesterday and was told no, I cant get it because I spinal column is to narrow for anything. In fact, there is so much damage that I need my 3rd laminectomy and 5th spinal fusion. I asked since I cant have a pain stimulator or pain pump what do I do? He told me, learn to live with the pain! That my original fusions have caused flat back syndrome as well as spinal column issues.

So needless to say, I'm a little upset, shocked, scared, fearful, etc. I just dont know what to do...does anyone else have issues like this? Let me know....