They offered me morphine and i was scared of it. I did not want to get hooked and turned it down but this sounds like a small amout maybe that would help.

What drug in small amounts?

Oh, I just saw the title of your post... LOL.. it's too early on a Saturday Morning for me (: I'm all for anything that makes a persons quality of life better... if you aren't in pain- you can enjoy, LIVE, and be happy.. With pain comes isolation and depression

I would welcome the morphine pump!
I'm SO tired of taking pain pills !
10 Percocet a day ...yup I run out then get Norco till my next script..
I'm going to ask my doc if I should get one or see a pain specialist.
IF my heart allows it. I Pray it will !
Thanks for the idea!
so many pills has to be bad on something in my body!!
Always Silky ~

The problem with any "pump" used to administer drugs is the risk of infection. If you are on any of the MS drugs that kill the immune system, I would not think it would be a wise idea.

RE: Morphine.

I took this for quite a long time and did not become "hooked". However, it has some very bad side effects (like severe constipation). It helped to a point (and only to a point) with the pain.

It knocks you out hard at night and you do not move. You often wake up in more pain than you had when you went to bed.

In any event, I quit taking morphine.

I was offered the "pump" and said no when I was told about the risk of infection.

Best of luck with whatever you decide.

allergic to morphine :( well pretty much any perscription pain med...which sucks since ive had alot of surgery

Hi Alma,
First if your a mother, Happy Mothers Day. Being that I have worked in the medical field for years. I would say only you can determine if that would be best for you. If it doesnt work you can always take it out. I would research the Dr that will be putting it in tho. I have seen many patients that it has worked for and done great. Then I have also seen patients that have gotten addicted. Not necessary to the pump but already had the personality of an addict and says they needed the pump along with pills. If it was me and I was in constant severe pain 24/7 ( I do have pain pretty much 24/7 but feel mine is manageable) I would consider doing it. It just the putting a device in the back that I have a hard time dealing with. Thats why I say research the Dr that is putting it in.

It can be great, only you can decide if its for you.
Good Luck
Christysms

There is another option-something called a spinal cord stimulator. If you have ever used a tens unit it is kind of a stronger version of that.

It is less invasive than the baclofen or morphine pump. All run risks of infection.

Addiction is a term that refers to an uncontrollable psychological urge versus habituation which refers to the body being used to using the drug for pain and and having a physiological need for it to continue.

I try to take the lowest dose possible, Oral morphine knocked me out - almost literally. Intrathecal morphine is very different but carries risks. You can learn a lot about these options on the chronic pain board.

Melanie

Hi, thank you all, I love the input. My Dr says I manage my pain well, and I've had goose bumps from pain while talking to him. When he noticed that, he told me about it and suggested I research about it ,so I could make an informed choice. I still want to hear all experiences , as it is a scary one for me. My friend was on morphine and said he didn't like it. He rather smoke pot, although he can't because he has COPD.

Thanks, Alma