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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
Its not an addiction if you are in chronic pain. I have been on meds for 13yrs and I an getting a pain pump as soon as I can get my phsyc exam. I dont know why I have to get a psychological exam but the dr requires it. Love my pm and he is doing the procedure hopefully by september.
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All docs require the psychological exam. I did mine on Zoom with a member of the psychological staff and it is quick and just questions about your feelings about the pain and checking to be sure you are mentally ready for it. I have one and my pain went from 100 to 0. It's been 7 weeks! I had forgotten what a pain free day was like. Good Luck!
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A neurosurgeon isn't doing the implant? Both my SCS and pain pump were done by one. Unfortunately, my pain pump (1 year post surgery) has never given me any pain relief. I wish more success.