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I'm a 15 year old female and my doctor wants me to get a baclofen pump, can you tell me more info?

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Dr. James Goodrich
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Baclofen pump: Baclofen pumps are most commonly placed for spasticity - if you have this then a neurologist can evaluate you for this form of treatment.
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