Mrs.D- Mark 56 and others. confused and need advice.
 

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

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.

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.