So interesting to read all your comments regarding your experiences with a pain pump. As I have mentioned several times previously, my pump was implanted after a successful trial by injection with Dilaudid. They started my permanent pump at about the lowest dose possible. After several increases, I had no relief. After moving to new state, I had several more increases with same result...no relief. I started reducing output with thought of having pump removed. After doing some research, I discovered that I may have still been at a low level of drug output. So, I am in the process of going back up on my dosage.

So, here's my new question, fellow pumpers. Last Thursday I had my pump output increased by 15% to about 2.1 mg. I have no idea how that compares to my previous high dosage. Anyway, The next day after taking my afternoon pills and a bolus, I suddenly felt better. Yes, noticeably better! The bottom of my feet didn't hurt when I walked. The backs of my legs didn't hurt so much. I could work out in my shop. I was so excited. I told my wife how I felt. First time in two years that I felt better, not worse. I woke up the next morning after a particularly good night's sleep. Getting out of bed, the pain in my feet had returned. The boluses did not help. Pills did not help, Here I am on Monday with pain all back. I'm trying to figure out what happened. Was the extra 15% boost helping for just a little until my body readjusted and then the pain just overcame the drug. Will I need extra output increases to reach a lasting effect on the pain. To say I am disappointed would be an understatement! I would like to know if any of you have experienced something similar. Or, any helpful suggestions?
Thank you all who share my pain. Only we really know how it feels.