Frogga,

The end of November my pump will have been in for three years (and I would do it all over again in a heart-beat). The evaluation process to determine my candidacy was methodical and very thorough; ending in a trail after it was decided that I was a good candidate. The stated goal of the trial was to achieve a 50% pain reduction, and I loved the relief the trial provided.

Your age will not matter if they determine that you qualify for the pump. If your experience is anything like mine, quality of life will be greatly improved. At the same time maintaining realistic expectations are key to this or any other treatment modality.

Please feel free to PM me if you want to further discuss the pain pump option.

Best regards,

EJ