Hi Jude,
Glad you are asking about the pain pump (not baclofen pump, spasticity). The one I heard about has morphine. I am actually going this Monday for a consultation at my neurologists pain management center, the pump will definitely be discussed. I have had TM/MS for 4.5 years and the pain is getting worse or my body is adjusting to the meds more. Since have not had that long can't really answer the as you have gotten older questions. We just tried increasing the Neurontin but I started to think daily; 'what's so great about life'. Figured I shouldn't be thinking like that so called my neurologist as that is a side effect of Neurontin and some of my other meds, including my anti-depressant Cymbalta (but it does help with the pain also). He is also sending me for a consultation for Cranial Magnetic Therapy which is used for depression, in place of medication. Looked it up on the internet, sounds pretty interesting and an extra might be some pain reduction. I do know, if these don't help, I might have to look into disability as it is getting harder and harder to get up for work. It leaves me no energy to take care of myself, exercise, stretch, swim or sit still and do something mindful. If I end up with both of these I should be able to get off of some medications, oh how nice that would be. Good luck, I will report back on my visits. Just got 2 feet of snow here on Long Island, NY. Make it a great day, Deb From: heyjude48...@aol.com [mailto:heyjude48...@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 12:59 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Re: Getting Older, TM, The Pain Pump Hello All, I was just wondering...how has your TM changed since you have gotten older? Is there more or less pain? Are you able to get around like you used to? Are you hampered more now than you used to be? In what ways. What helps you with your pain besides medication? Do you use things like Ben Gay or topical ointments or anything? Do any of you, besides Bernie, have a pain pump? I am going for my first consultation on the 9th. I looked it up and know all about it, but I want to know about it first hand. Thank you all for your answers. I am considering asking the Quad list too. What do you think? Does anyone have those addresses? If so, may I have a few please? Especially if they have the pump. Love you, Jude Michigan, where we are wearing a winter blanket of snow...
