I, too, had a pain pump implanted by a LVHN neurosurgeon. It was supposed to be the siver bullet of pain relief. Two trials showed that hydromorphone worked the best. I spent a momth and a half getting the pump output increased. That was 2023. we moved to another state and another pain doc took over the pump. It has never given me any relief whatsoever. I am on so many meds it's almost funny. How has your pain pump worked for you?

I have severe Adhesive Arachnoiditis & have an eval, by a new pain specialist, for Jan 9th. I have manageable pain, about 70% of the time. The other 30 % my pain gets so severe, i have to go to the hospital & beg for Dilaudid. I am hoping the pump can help, during these bad crises. I have been accused of drug seeking etc. Have waited on a miserable bench for over 6 hours to be seen, Hospital situation in Maricopa county ( Phoenix area) is terrible. have no desire to ever show up in a hospital here for help. Hoping i can get some relief from the pump