by zenhead » Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:20 am
This device has been suggested to me a few times by my neuro. I find baclofen very effective for leg cramps/spasms, but it does bring with it some sedating effect. With the pump, the baclofen goes right into the bloodstream, without the sedating part. I am very hesitant, for a few reasons. I'm not crazy about the idea of abdominal surgery, with the permanent implantation of the device and the spinal catheter. I also don't like the idea of having this device inside me, dispensing medication, over which I have no control, which I would not be able to adjust. And if I don't like it, there's more surgery to remove it. I'd be interested to hear anyone's experience with this device.
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