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Thinking about stimulator or pain pump for chronic lumbar pain
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@laura1970
I had a pain pump for 20 years. Had to have it removed. I too, have adhesive arachnoiditis, most likely from the pump and irritating effects from the meds. I got my PCP to prescribe Indomethacin. It is the only thing that helps my arachnoiditis. If I had to do it all over again, I would not have a pump or the stimulator implanted.
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@carolynhughes75 it really sucks that most people who get a pump, or any spinal surgery are not alerted to this possible complication. I have read that up to 30% of failed back surgeries are due to arachnoiditis