Lingering Back And Leg Pain Posted: 11-10-03 22:33pm
I have been through 2 major back
surgeries, have got three levels of
fusion, have been through numerous
epidural injections, physical therapy,
tens units, chiropractor, and major
narcotics and still have the back and leg
pain that effects my life as I used to
know it. I am at a loss to know what to
do next. I know that I probably qualify
for disablility, but I refuse to go that
route unless absolutely necessary. I am
a school teacher so the physical demand on
my body is not drastic on a daily basis.
I do like to participate in other hobbies
like hunting and golf but sometimes the
ole back just doesn't allow me to do that.
I really does not matter what activity I
participate in, it makes no difference in
the way my back and left leg hurts. I
have been told you need to quit playing
golf, well my back hurts whether I play
golf or not, so why not try to do the
things that I enjoy if it makes no
difference in the way I feel. I have
done some research about the pain pump
that they put in your back. I would like
to know whether it is worth it or not. I
am taking a powerful narcotic painkiller
three times a day and would love to be
able to stop taking them. I am really
not comfortable going into the drug store
and getting my prescriptions refilled the
way that they are being abused now. If
the pump is a possibility of relief, then
I thought I would give it a thought. I
know my wife is ready for me to get some
relief. So far, the meds seem to allow
me to go on with life as usual but I would
sure love to be able to stop taking such
powerful meds. (have no idea what it is
doing to my insides). Any help on this
would greatly be appreciated. Anybody
with the pain pump can let me know how it
works and whether it is worth it or not.
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ddiana
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Nov 2003 Posts: 7 Location: PGH, PA
Pump For Pain Posted: 11-30-03 03:21am
Hi ive never heard of it hopefully someone
will know. I also suffer from back and
knee pain daily I know what you mean its
messed up and I also am on a very strong
narcotic and pills for breakthrough pain
so I know what you mean im hoping someone
answers you for I would be interested to
hear the replies. Take care di
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Jim41
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Nov 2003 Posts: 5 Location: Australia
Pump..... Posted: 11-30-03 04:50am
the only pump I
know of is a morphine pump which gives a
preset quanity & dose of time control
i.E every hour it releases a morphine just
type in morphine pump on google search
engine for more information,good luck
jim41....
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Buttermere Quigly
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Location: ,
pump Posted: 04-22-08 22:15pm
my understanding is that this is a drastic
last ditch tx. I know two people who have
had them with no benefit.
the only pump I
know of is a morphine pump which gives a
preset quanity & dose of time control
i.E every hour it releases a morphine just
type in morphine pump on google search
engine for more information,good luck
jim41....
