The medication is targeted into the spine only after a successful trial test. The dosage is in micro-millio-grams, at the spine only. I have not had this done, but expect by the end of Feb. I couldn’t handle Morphine after lumbar fusions but this goes though out the blood stream. A pain pump pushed 1/3rd of one drop of Rx into the epidural sac that covers the cord. It is heavier than spinal fluid meaning in an upright position, it sinks lower down the spine. Dilaudid, Morphine sulphate, hydromorphone hcl are just some of the meds they may choose to use in the pump. This is the perfect way to mix and match, half & half, or 1/3rd, 1/3rd, 1/3rd can be mixed or tailored to your issue and how it is handled based upon your reporting back. Ultimately, very little side effects because it is small, contained within the epidural sac and can be mixed, changed completely or added to perhaps a steroid to reduce inflammation. Everyone is different but this is my last hope. It’s truly a hail-Mary into the end zone. I had epidurals that gave 100% relief but after 1 1/2 day then wore off. It is an outpatient procedure and with two sizes of pumps (20cc and 40cc) you may for 5-6 months between refills. Ok?
Thanks for your service. DK, Omaha.