Re: medtronics pain pump
- From: "Cane" <Cane@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:36:24 -0700
Teresa,
I had a doctor suggested at one point and fellow workers comp insurance
company approved it and as far as they were concerned I was going to have it
implanted.
I started with a new pain doctor at that time who knew how to implanted
pumps and how well they worked.
The second or third appointment with him I brought up the point that the
insurance company wants to have the pump implanted as soon as possible and I
wasn't convinced that it was necessary. My new pain management Dr. told me
that the insurance company has no business prescribing and approving a pain
pump before the Dr. requested it. And as far as he is concerned in my case
it would've been totally inappropriate to have a pump implanted. That was
about three years ago.
I heard from some people that they are God's sent and I've read about others
that say that they are useless.
Unless you are convinced that your pain is not manageable with oral
medications or having a pump implanted far outweighs the benefit continue in
our medication, I would wait, you can always have it put in later. Remember
it is a real bitch when they have to take it out
Cane
"Teresa" <withcamera@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi all...it's me Teresa.
I'm sorry I don't come around very often I have really been down for the
count.
I saw a Dr last week and IF I pass one "nut job" appt I have to have
then,
I am going to start testing medtronics for a pain pump.
I guess I am not a candidate for the one that Top has.
They are talking, the one that puts pain med into your spine,
and then you go and have it refilled every month.
Anyone familiar with this little baby?
The Dr made it sound GREAT.
And I have to say that my meds no long last and by 2 2:30 pm I am in pain
for the rest
of the day.
I am more than ready to try this.
I am tired of crying....yes crying all day.
Any one with good experience.
*fingers crossed for some YES'*
Feel free to email me always
Teresa
withcamera@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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