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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, answered How effective should the "Empi Tens" on… Since stimulation from the TENS unit seems to provide some temporary…
Cort, Health Guide, answered Dilaudid in implanted pumps ? I've never experienced Dilaudid but I can give you some idea of the possible side effects.…
Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide, answered Had pain implant pump 5 yrs, now pump… The very best place to get answers to questions about pain pumps is on our…
Cort, Health Guide, answered IS MEDTRONIC PAIN PUMP MRI COMPATIBLE If I'm reading this correctly people with Medtronic pain pumps can take usually…
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