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What Is A Pain Pump?
I have spinal stenosis, 2 bulging disks, etc. I have been referred to a pain clinic. Can you describe what a pain pump is? I am a smoker and my surgeon will not do surgery. I have a pain level of 5 to 10, depending on what I do during the day. Thank you for any input you can provide.
Sat, 10 Nov 2018
Hi,
There are several. One is just Morphine given by an implanted tube. Then there is Lidocaine and/or narcotic delivered directly into the spine. It is effective and likely far less addicting that way.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman,
Addiction Medicine Specialist
There are several. One is just Morphine given by an implanted tube. Then there is Lidocaine and/or narcotic delivered directly into the spine. It is effective and likely far less addicting that way.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman,
Addiction Medicine Specialist
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