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When will pain management doc write for a pain pump since i have tried everything else and and nothing has worked?

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Dr. Robert McMurtrie answered

Specializes in Pain Management

JUST ASK: Not all pain managment docs implant pain pumps. It is worth asking your doctor about your options, including use of the pain pump.

Answered 7/4/2013

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Dr. William Newton answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Maybe never: Pain pumps are for individuals who respond to opioids but are having severe side effects due to escalating doses. Not everyone will benefit from a pump, so a trial will have to be done. Ideally this would require weaning off of all oral pain meds. There are long term complications with pumps so do your homework. I would also inquire about a spinal cord stimulator is not already tried.

Answered 2/26/2017

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