Pain Pumps
Pain pumps are used to provide a continuous flow of a drug into the bloodstream to help ease chronic pain. Pumps are implanted in the body and are used for long-term control of a painful condition, often through the use of opioid medication, such as morphine. This provides a continuous, steady stream of the drug for the sufferer throughout a given day.
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An intrathecal opioid pump is really not something that you would wish for your BFF or your worst enemy. That special someone would have to be in a pretty dire situation in order to receive a pump. Once the pump is in place, that person is still probably in miserable pain just at a slightly lesser degree. However, now that person is dealing with…
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Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide, commented on Hydromorphone in pain pump for severe… Hi Gerhard – I don't personally have any experience with pain pumps,…
Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, commented on Intrathecal Opioid Pumps: Few Pros,… Well said and thank you for your input. Dr. Christina Lasich, MD
Cort, Health Guide, answered why do pain pills make my back hurt? Generally pain pills do reduce pain but in a few people they can actually increase…
Cort, Health Guide, answered Is the Medtronic Pain Pump effective… The Medtronic pain pump regulates the nerve signals going from your feet to…
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