I've run out of all options and I'm considering a screening test with Medtronic's Intrathecal Drug Delivery Therapy. It will be The SynchroMed System or The Isomed System. I'd like to hear from those of you who have tried either system. I'd appreciate your input.

I've tried all the medications, 2 nerve blocks, 3 radio frequency ablations, plastic surgery and acupuncture. I may try cold laser treatment if my doctor approves; otherwise I'm down the morphine pump.

For those who don't know me, I lost 2/3ds of the middle finger on my left hand, 6 years ago. It was ripped off by the side view mirror of a truck. I was holding a car door open for a friend of mine. The right view mirror of the truck broke off on my hand. So much for doing a good deed for a friend of mine.

Anyway, I'd really appreciate hearing from those who have tried or are trying the implanted morphine pump. Thank you.

Bruce