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Originally Posted by george75
I am now 80 years old and had PN since 1999. My PN caused from ZOCOR.
My health is very good. I may live a few more years but not in constant pain.
In Dec. i had a epidural of 1% morphine. No help. My pain Doc. says we will try a higher dose in 2 weeks. If it helps should i get the pump or try the electrical device.
Most of the past 12 years i have been on 240 mg. of morphine or someother mixture of the same.
I have read many of the threads on this subject and i am more confused.
I would be using BOSTON SCIENTIFIC parts.
Any wisdom from any one would be appreciated.
GEORGE
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Hi GEORGE,
Just for clarification purposes; I'm asking these questions from pain management and peripheral neuropathy perspectives.
This SCS/Pain Pump would be be for Peripheral Neuropathy, or are there other issues causing the pain as well?
What other meds/supplements have been tried for the PN?
Have the other pain medications worked? Is this implant in lieu of further increases or as an alternative to oral pain meds?
Thanks,
Doc