morphine pump

I had a morphine pump implanted about 5 months ago.  It has helped me immeasurably.  However about two months after surgery, I noticed a clear vaginal discharge that was enough to wet my panties.  I have always had problems with yeast infections, and bought some over the counter medication that it seemed to make it better.  However about a week or ten days ago I started having problems again, except that this time it looked like a yeast infection.  I again bought some over the counter medication.  Today however, I was cramping and decided to do an exam of my own.  I am now very worried.  It is not clear, nor white like yeast, it was more like a yellowish green color and I could see a tinge of blood.  I am wondering if I could be having problems related to an allergic reaction to the pump.  Years ago I went Thu a period that I dealt wit chronic urticaria, I had several allergy tests they all showed I was positive to everything I was tested for including the saline solution.  I have had a pap test less than a year ago, and I am not sexually active.  I am 1500 miles away from the doctor that implanted by pump, however I have an appointment with him on Jan. 7th.  I really don't know what I should do, however I think I need to do something before January 7th.  I have medicare insurance with some pretty good bills already from all the procedures and hospital stays before and for the pump.  I am considering however an ER visit.    

[Pablo411]

please tell me more about this morphine pump, how did you get it, how does it work? I too have medical and have been disabled for many years due to back pain.

[AnonDH56]

I am a candidate for the pump my self but I am afraid of having a device that is capalbe of storing engough morphine to kill me installed under my skin. I understand once installed you need to get it refilled about every three months or so. I would opt for the electrical stimulator implant over the pump but both just freak me out. That is like having a TENS unit which is an external device and works great for me, installed inside you with leads to points they think are closest to where your pain is starting. How they figure out those points is probably not a precise science so for now I will pass on both devices. Besides I lost my insuracne so if I had the pump it would just be empty all the time, I could never affort what they charge for simple morphine liquid to have it refilled. I have a degree in Organic Chemistry and what they charge for these simple molecules is no less than a crime and one more reason our health care system is a #$%^ing joke.

[DVLP]

I had the pain pump implanted on December 20,2207 and so far I am thirlled- I have been able to do things- sitting up for more than 3 hours a day just to name one- that I have not been able to do for 2 years. I too was very leary of the morphine but I did a week long trial for the stimulator and it did not cover my pain. When I did the injection trial for the morphine I knew within hours that it would work for me. I don't know who is telling you the pump needs to be filled every 3 months but I had to have the pediatric pump- due to my size and even that only gets filled every 5 months or so, so I would get  more information. I wish you good luck in your quest for pain management but I wanted you to hear a success story. DVLP

[penny0215]

Can anyone tell me about the morphine pump side effects,I had one implanted on March 13 th 2009.....And recently I have been having some real bad issues as such,,,,Metal taste 24/7,Nausea,Losing Weight,loss of appetite,Fatigue,Sleepy,every thing is sticking to me skin,ETC....I could go on and on Im really having bad aniexty

Please help
Debbie In Sarasota Florida

[Tuckamore]

Hi Penny,

Welcome! I suggest that you begin a new thread instead of attching your question to one that is almost 2 years old. You should obtain better responses.

Best of luck to you,
Tuckamore

[grannie640]

i started having back pain in 1984 then my disc rupured in 1986 and i had back surgery back then they did not put anything between my disc over the years my back fell down ive had four surgerys and also scraped scar tissure out of my back i have had about 20 some shots' also a simulator put in 'my pain is so great it doesnt work' feb 4 i get my trail morphine shot i sure hope it works im at my witts end.

[namnam46]

Hi,


I HOPE that you will start a new Thread.  This thread was started in 2007 and is over 3 years old.

You will get a lot more responsed IF you will please start a new thread.  :)

I'll look for it.........Sherry

[kp840]

im 44  had a pump put in dr tolld me id be finewell it took a long time to get it ajusted while in pain i told dr im a big boy tell the truth what the out come will be answer ill still be in pain as is i am in pain all the time it helps some but be prepared to stay in bed if i move around i still get pain so im in bed all the time if you get this pump ask a lot of qustions a lot good luck