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Pain pump, I have one, how about one for you?
Chronic Pain | Last Active: May 4 11:25am | Replies (319)Comment receiving replies
I haven't been able to get a pump yet, but when I had a spinal cord stimulator implant, I was pretty restricted with movement- no lifting, bending or twisting so the leads didn't migrate- but as far as lying on it, it was as much a matter of comfort as anything. Because I'm thin, the battery pack is prominent, so I don't like to lie on it, but I usually sleep on the other side so it's not an issue.
The problem I have is that there's no doctor within 100 miles to maintain it, to refill it. Some day.
Jim
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One problem with a pain pump is if you lose your doctor. It may be difficult to find another doctor to take it over and fill it. With the CDC’s dishonest rules about opioids for chronic pain patients, doctors are afraid of losing their licenses by filling them. There are many cons with them. It’s not all pros. They are a big money maker.
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Sorry to hear that...you are out in the boonies, aren't you? Okay. We'll thank...hope you can try this someday....it's really a game changer. Feel well!