I am 6 weeks out from my Medtronic pump.. my pain is awful! I don't know why it isn't working unless my doctor has my dosage wrong. My pain pump trial was just an injection which was great but bc I'm currently half my oral meds but the pain is so significant it's mind boggling! I'm beginning to lose faith in my pain doctor.. I know what you mean suicidal! Intense pain makes you brain crazy! I wish I could go to Mayo Clinic! My pain doctor only did a small adjustment 1x then sent me off for almost 4weeks! Very disappointed but then Florida has turned into just a money making opportunity for the doctors down here! Feel like a $ instead of a medical patient so choose your doctor wisely!
I had 75%-100% with trial injection but barely manage 25% relief with this stupid pump & only using the boluses!
Wish you well honey! It's awful along with all the stupid DEA thinking we're all addicts & job security.
My shrink has me on THC which is very helpful but only keeps me from a complete mental blow out!
Medicine has once again taken a dark turn.. I'm 73 yo woman..