I had my Medtronics pain pump installed back in April after just about everything else failed. I had to have the output adjusted 4 or 5 times before I felt any relief. A month ago I was feeling pretty good, pain level down to about a 2! Then about a week later, the pain began to return to about a 7. Even with a bolus, the pain is mitigated very little. I have had two additional adjustments with little effect. When they refilled the pump two weeks ago, they used a dye to trace the output to make sure the pump was working OK. All is good. Do you remember haw many readjustments you had? I am receiving hydromorphone. That was the drug that worked the best during the trial.
I also am taking gabapentin, diazepam, Diclofenac K, and tramadol. I had managed to wean myself off tramadol during the week that I felt so good. But, with the pain returning, I had to go back on it. Sorry to be rambling on, but I am feeling pretty discouraged at this point. Hope you can shed some light on your experiences. Thanks.