[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

[mrsD]

I've copied your post over to the forum that deals with pumps and SCS, george.

Here is its link:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread164136.html

I don't know much about this topic. Perhaps they will be more useful.

I don't think they read PN forum often, so I moved it there for additional response for you.

[daniella]

Hi
I was suggested the SCS by I think metronics? I got a couple of opinions and did a lot of research. With the couple opinions I got a couple different alternative suggestions. I know a couple people who have had a SCS one lady with PN had 2 and then got those removed and just last week or so got a pump. When I was at Cleveland Clinic they said the pump is the last procedure they want to do after everything else has been done.
I feel everyone is different and it is a personal choice. I do feel some doctors push these procedures because of $ yet some do benefit but some have major problems. So it is important to get a couple opinions and do a lot of research. For me the risk of the condition spreading to the implant site and causing more pain was too high. Plus it seems the leads,battery,etc cause problems. I do know a girl who has benefited from the SCS but she has RSD. The lady though with 2 did not so went on to the pump. More with rsd seem to get it I notice then PN. I could be wrong though
I hope what ever you decide you get relief.