The invisible object: The baclofen pump.
My Baclofen pump.
Can't see it?
That's right. It'can not be seen.
What you see is the scar from the operation, and a bit of my. Supra catheter…
But that is A story for another post.
The photos and scary stories that I read on the Internet kept me afraid for months before
I decided to go forward with having a baclofen pump placed. With the spasticity the way it was, I had no other choice, than tp get one, really.. My only regret not having this operation sooner… Much sooner! While I could still walk.
I had the pump placed in March 2015. The modern age of 2015, where my doctor had already done hundreds of these operations.
Refills of the pump a piece of cake. The nurse uses lidocaine to numb the area first, before refilling.
PS.… one thing that scared me for all those months was the idea that the pump was placed under the skin. In actuality, it is placed under the fat layer! this object will not pop out "pop out" like I was afraid might happen.
I just had my baclofen pump replaced since the battery needed it. Seven years, I love my pump, til I get hot then spasms start....
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I'm having the test for the Baclofen pump on Wednesday by lumbar puncture. My MS causing horrible spasticity and spasms. I'm very worried about the pump sticking out as I'm quite slight around the middle. Is it sore? Is it a problem with clothes or certain movements?
ReplyDeleteI would love to talk to you and see some pictures, my sister is going to put the pump on monday and is very scared to see such ugly pictures of how it looks, being a woman it scares, could you answer me?
ReplyDeleteI would love to talk to you and see some pictures, my sister is going to put the pump on monday and is very scared to see such ugly pictures of how it looks, being a woman it scares, could you answer me? What email?
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