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- Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:29 pm
- Forum: Medical Devices
- Topic: Chronic Pain and pain pump
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5692
Chronic Pain and pain pump
I had a pump implanted on 10/5. My doctor claimed that I would get my life back free of taking oral pain meds. So far, over a month, and I have little to no relief from the pump. My doctor doesn't want me back on the orals b/c she figures I've already detoxed from them. I have extensive chronic pain...
- Sat Oct 23, 2010 8:35 am
- Forum: Medical Devices
- Topic: Baclofen Pump (medtronics itb therapy)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3007
Baclofen Pump (medtronics itb therapy)
I had a Baclofen pump implanted on 10/5. I am still swollen and balance is off at times. I almost feel drunk. I had the doctor lower the dosage medicine but I am not sure if I have seen "the benefits" of the pump. I had the stiff leg for years and was managing well. I was wondering if any...
- Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:18 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: New - freaked out - but trying
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1848
Don't be too scared
hey tubajim: first off I am sorry to hear you were diagnosed. I was diagnosed 11 years ago.. and with a few hiccups I think I'm doing pretty good. When I was diagnosed I was engaged and 31 years old and I told my fiancee that at least I have Jerry Lewis is on my side and does a telethon every year (...
- Thu Oct 21, 2010 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Medtronics ITB Baclofen Pump
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1915
Medtronics ITB Baclofen Pump
On October 5th i had a Baclofen pump implanted. I have to say I am not sure if I like it or not. The site where they put the pump is very swollen. I was told that that is normal and will take a couple of weeks to come down. I have been dizzy and nauseaus at times. Has anyone else got the pump and wh...
- Thu Oct 21, 2010 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: neuropathic pain
- Replies: 22
- Views: 16677
Nerve Pain down my left leg
I was diagnosed in 99. I went blind for 4 months, then my left side going numb and an MRI later MS is what I got. As far as nerve pain. I have been dealing with nerve pain for 6 years. I wound up with back problems and had surgery to remove my L4 and L5 discs. At that time the Leg felt great .. I co...