[fionab]

Hi. Found this forum when I was doing a search on pain pumps.

I've had five back surgeries over the years and still continue to have problems. Have been on many meds., most if not all, giving me more problems with side effects that haven't been worth the pain relief I get. Recently began seeing a pain mgmt. dr. who specializes in SCS and also does pain pumps. In fact, my first visit there he introduced me to the SCS (Boston Scientific's) as I think he's thinking I need to go that way.

My neurosurgeon is cautious about me getting this SCS now as he feels it's a last resort surgery, and since I had four surgeries in '09 he says I need to give my body time to recover from those. I've read up on SCS and read good and bad experiences. So, I've been wondering about going with a pain pump as it's supposed to help with pain without the usual side effects (nauseau, sweating, insomnia, feeling bummed out, memory problems etc.).

So, does anyone have any experience or opinions on either a pain pump or SCS? Has anyone had a pain pump and then went on to get the SCS?

All and any input GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks,
Fiona, Columbus, OH