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Posted by John Honsaker on November 13, 2000 at 07:17:12:
In Reply to: degenerative disc disease posted by M Gorshe on November 11, 2000 at 08:34:34:
: I recently went to the Dr. and he suggested an interthecal pum filled with morphine instead of the mscontn which I was taking orally for the exteme pain I experience due to degenerative disc disease and a back injury received over 25 years ago. I have been on heavy medication for numerous years. I am searching for information to help me make a decision to go with the interthecal pain management pump or not.
Hi M
I have heard several bad things about the pump. I think one of the wisest things you could do is to ask the doctor that might put one in for you for 3 references that have had the pump for three or more years. Call them and ask about the results. I believe some doctors are better than others and if the pump is going to do what you expect, the doctor has to be very good. If he/she gives you the run-around-----forget it or find a doctor with some positive references.
Good luck and God bless
John H

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: : I recently went to the Dr. and he suggested an interthecal pum filled with morphine instead of the mscontn which I was taking orally for the exteme pain I experience due to degenerative disc disease and a back injury received over 25 years ago. I have been on heavy medication for numerous years. I am searching for information to help me make a decision to go with the interthecal pain management pump or not. : Hi M : I have heard several bad things about the pump. I think one of the wisest things you could do is to ask the doctor that might put one in for you for 3 references that have had the pump for three or more years. Call them and ask about the results. I believe some doctors are better than others and if the pump is going to do what you expect, the doctor has to be very good. If he/she gives you the run-around-----forget it or find a doctor with some positive references. : Good luck and God bless : John H
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