[Tired in Texas]

Been in pain for years and Doctors are telling me that my option is a Cervical Intrathecal Pump Trial or implant. Of course, they have only done at most two to four and I have no idea where to find a Doctor who has done more because it just doesn't done much anymore. Suggestions?

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There should be fellow member in these two forum that will help you out:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum21.html

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum24.html

There are great number of fellow members here to assist as possible. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

[Friend2U]

I see Darlene has pointed you in the directions of some forums that may be helpful. I will join in to welcome you to NT. I am happy you have found us. Stick around and join in as often as you can. There are many helpful and kind folks here. It is great to find a caring place that has friends we can lean on!

[Tired in Texas]

Thanks for the welcome and for pointing me in the right direction. New to this but not new to pain unfortunately. Wish you all the best and looking forward to chating with you

[wch1]

Originally Posted by Tired in Texas

Been in pain for years and Doctors are telling me that my option is a Cervical Intrathecal Pump Trial or implant. Of course, they have only done at most two to four and I have no idea where to find a Doctor who has done more because it just doesn't done much anymore. Suggestions?

I just stumbled upon this forum. If you can figure out how to contact me through this list, I can give you some information. I have done this procedure for many years. Just refilled a pump today, in fact. It is complex management and patient must understand that there is no magic, just wise use of technology. The technique is not hard for any experienced implanting physician. The management is somewhat specialized but not a mystery. Testing and trialing are pretty straightforward. No guarantee anyone is a good candidate without good trial. The primary reason doctors beg off is the incredible insurance hassle. Good luck. Your fatigue comes through in your post.

[Rrae]

Originally Posted by wch1

I just stumbled upon this forum. If you can figure out how to contact me through this list, I can give you some information. I have done this procedure for many years. Just refilled a pump today, in fact. It is complex management and patient must understand that there is no magic, just wise use of technology. The technique is not hard for any experienced implanting physician. The management is somewhat specialized but not a mystery. Testing and trialing are pretty straightforward. No guarantee anyone is a good candidate without good trial. The primary reason doctors beg off is the incredible insurance hassle. Good luck. Your fatigue comes through in your post.

Oh my! It's GOOD to see you!
Your information would be very valuable to the folks on the SCS/pain pump forum!! Several people have been asking about these pumps!
Here's the link to get you over to our SCS/PP forum:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...ysprune=&f=118

If you'd feel inclined, sharing your experience would be OH SO appreciated!
Feel free to start a new thread on what you've just shared.
People would love to know this!!

Glad you've happened upon this great place!
NT has been the best medicine I've ever found!!

Rae