[QUAD-L] Morphine Pump?

Those who have the Morphine Pumps, do they work better than just taking meds? I know it uses less medication than just pills, and it puts the medication right at the pain area, but is it worth the hassles? Surgery, refills, etc? My pain meds don't work as well as they use to, plus they can

Re: [QUAD-L] Morphine Pump?

Greg... I have a pump...started as baclofen and next month on my 1st refill they are adding the morphine...is it worth? HELL YES! my spasms are nothing like before...like twitches in comparison. The weekly to bi-weekly trips for pump adjustments, I call uppers (haha) are so worth it. The less

[QUAD-L] morphine pump

I am taking MS Contin, 50mg, 3x a day. Its not working as well. Its ok during the day, but in the evenings my back really hurts. It has helped my arms a lot though. But now my doc suggested the Morphine Pump. Anyone else use it? How well do you like it? I worry it will have problems in the

Re: [QUAD-L] morphine pump

If morphine works, I'd consider the pump. I'd try the morphine by patch first or orally. But, that is me. I'm not real fond of having stuff installed that "might" cause other problems. I actually do pretty well with hydrocodone and valium. Hell, I had seizure this afternoon. Maybe, deep down,I