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Lumbar Pain Pump needed. Any Doctors for 65+?

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Is there a medical school in your area, or another state close by? Another way to find docs that manage drug delivery systems is the manufacturer, in my case it is Medtronic they have a list for your state and nationwide. Look on their website and also other manufacturers of pain pumps.
I know it can be difficult to find somebody who does the work and seeing if they'll accept you. I had to have a clearing by a psychologist and a trial for a week. For me it is the difference between being part of life or a prisoner home bound with pain. I hope you can find what you need. Good luck.

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I found a local pain specialist, who implants pain pumps. I am allergic to morphine, & would need Dilaudid. Have appointment on Jan 9th. However, i also have severe shoulder pain (need a new shoulder, but don't want surgery) So i would need some oral, as well as the pump. My pain varies from not too bad, to needing 1 mg Dilaudud, due to Arachnoiditis. I am starting over with a new PCP, new pain specialist, new psychologist etc. None by choice. Not sure how this will all work out. My current pain NP, not willing to deal with Arachnoiditis pain Thanks for your concern