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Has anyone else experienced issues with a newly implanted pain pump?
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Hi- Archie here-
Boy, that’s swell that you have a chance at a better result! I’m super stoked that they listened to you, but this should be our expectation, not the exception! Please complete the circle and keep a journal. If somewhere down the road you need an increase in amount, the ability to give yourself a bolus , or even try a different med in the pump, you’ll have the documentation. This is really good news and an important part of the process.
Best, Archie
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Hello Archie:
Not so good news. They put in Hydromorphon and I was told it’s the same as Dilaudid. Have 3.000 mg a day with 3 bolus doses a day 100 mg a piece. My legs and feet burn and sting bad. I even have it in face with flush. Only thing that helps is the 15 mg of oxycodone three times a day. I can take it every 8 hours. Only works for 6. Then suffer for two hours watching clock. Win I take my bolus of a 100 mg I fall asleep most times after a hour. Don’t know what to do. Feel like I am up the creek without a paddle. Any suggestions? Jeff