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Intrathecal Pain Pump

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Sep 2 1:29pm | Replies (58)
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I am in the process of getting a pain pump. I too would like to hear from people who have them already. What do you wish you knew before you got the pump? And how well has it worked for you, effectiveness and drug therapies?

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sbb4512 | @sbb4512 | Jul 10 2:40am

I have had mine for 3 years and it has been life changing. What specifically are your concerns?

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laura1970 | @laura1970 | Jul 11 3:30am

I had a Medtronic intrathecal pump for 6 years. I developed a rare condition called arachnoiditis, an inflammation of the sac surrounding the spinal cord. I am unable to sit for more than 10 minutes without pain and unable to sit for more than 45 minutes to an hour at all. I am much worse off than before I had the pump placed. I realize that this complication is rare, but I think patients need to be aware of it before proceeding with pump placement.

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