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I had the opioid removed from my pump in steps, and down to 0, and I felt much better. I never knew whether the pain pump helped. I had some pain in a different area (hip). The pain pump nurse talked me into putting morphine in. I still don't know if it helps. I am getting injections for Cauda Equina/piriformis and the last one 2 weeks ago helped. (From another clinic).
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My pain pump has been increased more times than I can remember in the past year. I am concerned that the current level is way too high. It seems to be causing severe dry eye (according to my ophthamologist) and also dry mouth. I wake up at night, and my mouth is so dry I can't even swallow. I am going back to have the output reduced.
Has anyone else with a pain pump experienced such side effects. BTW, my pump has never given me any pain relief.
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Thanks for your info. I am having that spinal cord stimulator removed next week. I am hoping to get an MRI ASAP. Maybe that’ll show what’s going on with this back.
How long did it take you to get the pump down to zero? Any weird feelings along the way?
I just feel that I can’t put any more of this stuff in.
Chris