Hi, New Here, waiting for pain pump, scared & full of questions
 

Hi, yes waiting for insurance to ok my pain pump and getting more nervous by the day. Have had 5 back surgeries over 15 yrs 3 within the past 6. I've been told that there can be no more surgeries for me as it will only cause me "more harm than help", I have also been told by several reputable neurosurgeons I need a New back! getting. I get these attacks I call them of nerve spasms in my right leg, they last 24/7 and nearly 2 to 2-1/2 weeks, the pain in indescribeable, my current meds and patches don't even come close, I am literally terrified of getting a new attack before I can get the pump. I would like to know the most if anyone has had the pump help nerve pain? It is also a terrifying experience to know that no surgery can help me. I have alot of nerve damage in my legs, the right the worst, it is a bad case of spinal stenois gone on way to far, the nerve roots are literally being choked. I am 58 yrs young, just wish I felt like it. No, that was wrong I must think positive and so should all of you right? Thanks for any help. Bobbi :)

Hello,
I know some here have mentioned pain pumps.
You might try looking on these forums

Chronic pain - http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum10.html

Spinal - http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

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

TOS - {I think only 1 has pump here} - http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum24.html

and the forum wide search link - http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/search.php

Bobbi,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. You will find a great number of caring, supporting members here willing to help each other as they can.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene:hug:

Hi, Bobbi! :Wave-Hello: Welcome to NeuroTalk!

Keep that positive attitude! :) Jo gave you a good start, so please feel free to join in anywhere.