I had a pain pump for 13 years. You have much less side effects with a pain pump than with oral meds because the dose is much small. The dose is delivered right to the site of the pain, so you don't need as strong a dose.

When I was on orals, I was so stupid that I could barely stand myself. It was hard to even carry on a conversation and I never drove a car. Once I got on the pump, my life changed.

I hope this is helpful to you. Please feel free to ask me any pump questions. Jean

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The pain pump has it's pros and cons just like other treatments for pain. I got my first pump 14 years ago. At that time there were not many options and the pump served me well. Every 6 years you have to have surgery for a new pump as the battery wears out.

Once you a pump the is relatively easy. It has to be refilled periodically. That is done by inserting new medication through a port. The doctor adjusts the settings to me your needs. I did have some complications which is a bit disconcerting.

Today, if my pain returned to original high levels, I would consider the NCS first.

Hugs, jean

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I am on my 4th pump. The pump itself doesn't make you tired but the medication may; either what's in the pump or the oral medication that is also being taken. For me it's Fentanyl in the pump and then Gabapentin and Zonisamide orally.

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I just googled the question about when neurostimulators can be removed. It appears that some people have them removed. Most often the reason is lack of pain control. I can only assume that the circumstances of your specific case must make it difficult.

Hugs Jean

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Hi @A MyChronicPainTeam Member Is the pain pump for nerve pain? as I'm reducing pain meds and patch and pain pump sounds ideal. How is it administered? Thanks x

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