I had a Medtronic spine pump with hydromorphone for 15 years.
My pump was not helping with the pain but was making me fall and be very drowsy. I was driving off the road and I had several falls causing broken bones. I had it removed in August 2024. I went through 8 weeks of opiod withdrawals and wanted to die. My body is now clear and I feel better. But I have degenerative bone disease and more. Had 3 fusions. A stimulator but removed due to getting surges of zaps. I am still having chronic back pain without meds. ER visits often and no relief. It still hurts where my pump was. Need answers and help. I'm 66 and have no kind of life and cannot sleep. Horrible way to live. Any advice?
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