Pain pumps

[Grammy]

Why is it that more people with pne do not opt for an implanted pain pump. It is my understanding that just a tiny microgram of an opiate will do more than a whole handful of pills. I most likely will undergo a trial of neurostimulation in a few weeks. I am just so tired of being so sick and tired. It has taken everything away from me. I have to try these things first because of having so much surgery already. Gram

[Laura]

Please keep us updated and hoping you have relief from your pain.

[calluna]

A neurostimulator is on my list of things to try if my imminent surgery is not successful, it has already been mentioned to me. I want to try absolutely everything else first though.

Having an implant is life-changing and I think this is one reason that there are not many people who opt for a pain pump - or a neurostimulator. I think that the main reason, though, is that not everyone is offered such a thing.

I too hope that you get some good pain relief with the neurostimulator trial. Do you have a date for it yet?

[sam]

A Neurostimulator seems to be a nice idea, anything that can offer some pain relief. I find it very hard to sleep at night because of the extreme pain and palpitations that I am dreading the nights now. I cant take a lot of medications also as it makes my constipation worse.

[calluna]

Actually there is a whole section for posts about Neurostimulators. Here.

[sam]

Thank you Calluna, I will read them.