Guest guest Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 When I got to that stage I chose to have the intrathecal pain pump installed. It delivers medication directly to my spine, which is much more effective. The pump has allowed me to be off almost all medications, down from a fentanyl 75mcg and 180 mg oxycodone daily. Search for medtronics web site for more information. They also make a spinal cord stimulator if your problem is back/ legs. Anne in TX >Cheryl T wrote: > I'm back on the Vicodin 20 mg twice a day and 10 mg in the evening > which only works for about 3-1/2 hours after taking the two and > hardly at all after taking the one. And there are many hours at > bedtime and in the early morning and between doses that I am a very > high level of pain. > > I just don't know what to do or how to get my pain doctor to try > something like Oxycontin. He just doesn't want to give it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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