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I was wondering if a pump is directed only to specific areas. I'm glad to hear that it relieves pain wherever it is. Maybe arthritis won't be so painful and I won't need NSAIDs. One question I have is if clonazepam will continue to be an issue. I'm getting flak for taking an opioid and a benzodiazepine together. I take Clonazepam for anxiety, and it's treating my restless leg issue, as well. Here in Oregon opioid prescriptions are monitored by a state program, and prescribing a benzodiazepine in combination with an opioid is a red flag, requiring frequent authorization approval.
I'm very hopeful that a pump will be approved and will give me some level of pain relief. Thank you for bringing it back to my attention.
Jim
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I don't know about drug interactions but remember, the pump gives tiny doses that don't enter via the digestive track. 3 to 4mgs. is minuscule.
There is a non-opioid pain medication called Prialt, which is delivered via intrathecal pump. It might be something to look into.
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Jim, every state and clinic, practice and doctor, will deal c it differently. I take a very low dose of clonazepam some days for anxiety and if I need it (for neck), I sometimes take 1/2 tab of the lowest dose Vicodin. I also have a prescription for sleep meds if needed. (Honestly, I am not a drug user, and my internist prescribes this and tells me she is not worried because I use them carefully and sparingly.) Since I got the SCS put in this past January, my use has been extremely minimal (even my daily aspirin and acetaminophen!) which I am delighted with! Been taking half doses of the clonazepam and trying to quit using it (from a problem that began years ago with a specific situation).