After having internal morphine pumps for 8 years now, I'd guess you'd say I've been around for a while. First one lasted 5 1/2 years before the battery finally died so we replaced it out thus I'm now...
Wow talk about being between the rock and the hard place - I know of any more perfect example. First you have to accept that we're not talking about cheap technology here. My first pump 6 1/2 years...
While we all know how much we hate tests and the hassles of going through this bunch of marlarce, I can see why a doctor would like to see where you're at right now. A lot can change in 5 years...
Drug insurance plans pay for 30 day supplies based off of when their computers say you'd run out of whatever prescript ion you're taking. Since you got this script on the 14th, there should be no...
Stay patient, and you'll get through it. Best of luck, Bob....
. Sort of like a wire that's shorted out behind the dry wall in your home, there's days where the connection works just fine, and others where the current runs flat and nothing gets through. While I...
You're between the rock and the hard place and I'm afraid this time the rock will land on you. While you feel the reason they're denying your claim is because you being disabled (and perhaps they...
Hence the problem never ends. Those who are stupid with their lives are ruining the lives of good people who have never abused a single thing in theirs. Have you ever noticed that people who abuse...
Dear AFLady, With all the symptoms you listed, I disagree with your assumption that when a doctor doesn't know what the problem is he runs to CRPS as being the only thing left on the list. If there's...
I didn't see what the actual damage is that causing all your suffering, so I'm not sure what boat you're in 100%. For what it's worth, when it comes to heavy hitting pain medication, it's all about...
[b] type panic buttons, but I've found a cell phone works just as well for my needs. Make sure you've got a way to get help when you take that unexpected tumble. [color=#0000ff> [color=#0000ff>...
If I were you, I'd get together all the medical documentation you having showing why you were off work so much. If you showed your boss why you were off, but that you are getting ahead of whatever...
We're on the same dosage and I've been taking this amount for over 8 years now without any problem at all. While I have read of the dosage being a bit higher, I can tell you that we're at about the...
I've woke up with a pulse. From here it's pure gravy. The yard is mowed (thanks to my wife) so my birds are going crazy out my study window as they look for their morning breakfast and it looks like...
You asked the million dollar question: How to deal with depression. Well as far as I'm concerned, this is one problem that can be fixed. While our minds are constantly bouncing around all day long...
Maybe you're trying to sleep the wrong way? When I figured out that a bed just wasn't allowing me any quality down time, I switched over to a recliner. Now my body is in a better position. In...
To make my life a bit more grand, that's where I love to sit the most - behind my grand piano. Now let the music flow. As I let my fingers go walk I just sit back and drink in the beauty these...
What makes me sad is that your doctor tested for marijuana in the first place. Sure, I just got back last week from signing one of those contracts last week stating that I wouldn't take a toke and...
OxyContin is not a drug where one dosage fits all, but instead it's a medication that should be watched carefully by both the patient and doctor so the two of you can see together how you're doing...
Hi, Pumps work the best with those in chronic pain. If your pain comes and goes, then I can't come up with a reason why I'd go through all the problems associated with having one. If you do live with...
The pump is terrible? I don't know where you're getting your info, but please listen to more than just one or more people who have had a bad experience. I couldn't disagree more about pumps being...
So sorry life is hitting you this hard, First, accept the things you can't change. Your brother is hooked and that means all of his common sense and values have gone out the window. It's not your...
Hi, Did you have a test alreay to see if an Internal Morphine pump might work for you? If you have, you would have known within minutes all on your own. When I had my test, it was the best 4 hours of...
Hi, Will RSD cause you pain in the future? RSD is now called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome because that's always part of it, but so far you've been lucky, so I ask why worry about a problem that's...
Dear "Don't you wish you could just go potty like everyone else." I don't know which medications you're taking, but I can tell you that narcotics can plug you up quicker than you can blink. When you...
Hi, Welcome to your daily, "I can't believe my mouth is this dry" condition. Dry mouth is epic, and depending on the medication it can really get bad. On narcotics such as OxyContin your mouth gets...
Hi, I couldn't figure out a way to make a reply to your question about RSD. I'm BobinmidMO. Do I think you might have RSD? With what you've shared, I would certainly look in that direction. The way...
My new dear friends, How in the world can I possibly ever express just how deeply touched I am by your most caring words and more. To put it frankly, I'm blown away. My only wish is that maybe if I'm...
Hi, I'm Bob and I live in mid-Missouri. In 1997 I had an accident that crushed the main nerves in my left leg and groin. Because nerves die from the furthest point away from the damage, it turned my...
With the meds you're currently taking, I'm a bit shocked that any doctor would consider a pump as your next step. Trust me, morphine pumps are used when the patient is at the end of his rope, but not...
Most upset one, would you please take a moment and read what you shared? You admitted that you're mad at the world, and if that's how you feel, it's your right to let anyone have it. May I ask, is it...
As a guy who's been married for 27 years come next week, I think I know a couple things about what it takes to make a relationship work. Here's my list that might help you have the same thing too:...
And who my friend with chronic pain isn't? It's been 12 years since I last slept in a bed, but instead just a chair and a throw is all I call bed these days, but just a couple weeks ago I switched...
My Intrathecal Morphine Pump has given be back my life, and I'm now on my 2nd one. I got my first around 6 years ago, and then the battery died so last year I got a new one installed. I don't know...
First stop comparing the amount you have taken orally, with the amount you'll get through your spinal column. The facts and fiures are totally different - the only thing that matters is if it helps....
It all comes down to proper documentation plain and simple. SSD and SSI will always reject any appplication till they get the following: First they need to know what is wrong with you beyond any...
The fact that you can't do anything has to do with one thing: PAIN! You've first got to get proper pain management, and only then will you start to create a list of things you still can do. Till you...