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Have you had a Pain Pump removed??
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Sep 17 2:47pm | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
Hi- Archie here-- this has been a great discussion and Heisenbrrg hit most points I would make. I have had a tip blockage (granuloma) and had it surgically fixed. Tip placement is critical, but thats what you pay these guys for.
My pump improved my life from day 1. Since implant in 2007 , I’ve never needed nor taken oral pain meds. This is true for less than 15% of patients so I’ve been fortunate. Recently I had the pump output increased because of progressive arachnoiditis (neurogenic claudication) and it has helped immensely. I can’t imagine titrating off the pump. Next step, I’m getting a Boston Scientific Spinal Cord Stimulator on Feb 25. can’t wait.
Do you have a Medtronic pump? I had a Flowonix pump for a while with awful results. Just a thought.
Many thanks to Heisenberg for his thoughtful reply. Good advice!
Best to all, Archie
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Hi, Archie. Wondering if you got the spinal cord stimulator yet and if it worked for you? You said that the pain pump was working well, so I am wondering why you would want another surgery to implant some other device. Hey, just an FYI... I got significant relief from my pump after more than two years. But, just for one day! I've been having my pump's out put cranked up again. For whatever reason I gave myself a bolus about three weeks ago and all the pain in my feet and legs disappeared. It was magical. Then, the next day it all came back. Bummer. Anyway, keep on keeping on.
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Wow that's wonderful. I fortunately have good pain control with oral meds, but was evaluated for a pump some years ago. I've had 5 spinal surgeries and had post-op dura leaks after 2 of them, and the neurosurgeon told me unless I was out of options he wouldn't recommend for me. Apparently an op report says my dura is like tissue paper, so they think I would have chronic problem with CSF leaking. I have heard good things about them though, very nice it works so well for you.