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Has anyone had a interthecal pain pump implanted?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Sep 25, 2023 | Replies (8)

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@frances007

Thank you for this information.
I plan to discuss a pain pump for myself as an alternative to the opiates I take on a daily basis to manage my back/device pain, among other things. The hepatologist I recently met with advised me that my long term opiate use can probably be attributed to my bile duct issues. My pharmacist has recommended a pain patch, but my doctor is disinclined to offer them to me, even though I was on them for many years previously.
Best of luck to you, and thank you again for this very good information. The pain from my implant is relentless, but since it works so well I will have it kept in place.

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So, you're saying that your SCS implant helps mitigate your pain, but actually hurts? Someone was not diligent in placing the device. The device should not give you any pain. At most, perhaps a little pain if you push on it. I would check the the surgeon who did the original implant. This just doesn't sound right. I have had two, different SCSs and neither one gave me any pain. Something is rotten in Denmark.