Hi Jeff,

First a couple of questions, if I may. How long has your FIL been suffering, and what was the cause?

From what I've read from other Members here, and elsewhere, to expect an electrical implant to work on relieving pain after one day is expecting far too much.

I do not see a problem with Morphine, many take it as I do to help ease severe Neurological pain. I also have Lidocaine Infusions every 4 weeks and take oral Ketamine.

The high doses of the anti-convulsant Topiramate I take for Chronic Cluster Headaches also has the beneficial side effect of reducing my Chronic Neuropathic Facial Pain and severity of TN Attacks, and my overall Neurological Hypersensitivity (Allodynia). I learned how much it helps when increasing dose due to severity of Cluster Attacks.

You see, treatments can take months - or longer - to mix and match to a particular sufferer, titrating up and down with combinations of meds. There must be untried treatments - Italy is not behind when it comes to treatment, try getting Cannabis Oil everywhere in the States.

Keep an open mind.

Dave.

I have suffered from chronic pain for 3 years due to fibromyalgia and arthritis. I have been prescribed many, many different medications, had ketamine infusion and PSTIM ( a modern form of acupuncture). Nothing has worked long term. I then tried Suboxone, which is actually prescribed for people with an addiction to opiates. It was a lifesaver! 4mg 2 times a day and it controls my pain and I can function normally. Some take 8mg twice a day, but 4 works for me. Problem is, RX plans don't like to pay for it unless your an addict and getting counseling. I pay 5 dollars a piece with a coupon from the company, so costs me 300 per month. However, for me it is worth it to be pain free. I go to a pain management clinic for the script. I hope this info may help someone. I also was at the end of my rope before I discovered Suboxone.

Unfortunately I cannot give you any suggestions that haven't already been mentioned. Just wanted to say it breaks my heart that he is hurting so bad he is considering going to Amsterdam ...