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I had my Medtronic implanted a year ago. I too thought at first that I wasn't getting the relief I was expecting. It was then that my doctor reminded me that it was my lousy back that made me decide to go this route. He, of course, was right. My back is great. When I remember the pain I once had, I understood. I was looking for total pain relief once installed, and of course, that wasn't the case. It sometimes helps my fibromyalgia, arthritis, & sciatica I still may have to take a couple Tylenol for break-through. All in all I'm very happy. What was your reason for the pump?
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I had bad lower back pain that was not well controlled by anything. The pump seemed to be my last hope.
Weakness I tried all medicines do you experience weakness? What medicine is best? I'm a hyper guy.
Lower back fusion. But I'm always weak. Do you experience any weakness? Thanks
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I had fusion of L4 5 S1 and they damaged the nerve. The thing that gets me is prior to replacing my old pump I was getting coverage and every thing was fine. However with this one in they don't have it set to where the old one was at, causing this pain. The doc for some reason is taking there sweet ole time. This last increase I asked for hard medication so that I could be somewhat comfortable but then I ran out and they won't give me another Rx. I go back in March when we will have a Come to Jesus meeting with them!! Why don't the medical people listen to the patient. Just sick of it!!