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Spine Health | Last Active: Nov 21, 2021 | Replies (644)
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Do you have any suggestions for deciding to get a pump, and for things to ask a doctor? My SCS isn't working anymore, and doctors are trying to convince me that morphine doesn't treat neuropathy pain, even though it's the only medication that's helped long term.
Jim
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@jimhd. I feel bad that they won’t even try pain meds for you. Doctors are willing to try and antidepressant or anti seizure medication to see if it reduces pain. Why not an actual pain medication?
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Hi Jim!
First, let me say that it is very important for you to be your own advocate.
If you know something works for you, or you want something, or you don't want something, advocate for it.
I also suggest that you do your own research :
1. best pumps to use for your lifestyle?
2. best or newest meds being used and the possible side effects?
Questions:
1. procedure used to insert pump?
2. where the pump will be? make sure it does not interfere with where your clothes sit (ie. your pants waist)
3. how long the pump will last?
4. maintenance of pump?
Hope this helps. Although I never had a pump, I did go for a SCS and these are the things I did.
Best of luck!
Ronnie