Hello,
I read the sticky on the pumps and a large number of posts from those who have had baclofen pumps done.
I go in for the ITB test on July 12 and I'm extremely excited and also apprehensive. I want to stop taking these huge doses of baclofen, zanaflex, and valium everyday and stop the Botox injections. I want to be able to be more active/mobile on this frustrating leg of mine.
If I pass the test though, that means surgery, which I am by no means new to sadly - but attaching a catheter to my spinal canal and on the other end is a pump they implant in my body.
I know I'm putting the cart before the horse as I haven't even passed the test yet. It's such a huge decision, but if it can truly be life-changing for my mobility, I want to try.
I have a 6 y/o daughter that needs her dad to go do things with her and it's a struggle just to work my shifts so many days that I can't go in.
Would anyone recommend for / against? I value any input from those with experience.
Thank you.
I read the sticky on the pumps and a large number of posts from those who have had baclofen pumps done.
I go in for the ITB test on July 12 and I'm extremely excited and also apprehensive. I want to stop taking these huge doses of baclofen, zanaflex, and valium everyday and stop the Botox injections. I want to be able to be more active/mobile on this frustrating leg of mine.
If I pass the test though, that means surgery, which I am by no means new to sadly - but attaching a catheter to my spinal canal and on the other end is a pump they implant in my body.
I know I'm putting the cart before the horse as I haven't even passed the test yet. It's such a huge decision, but if it can truly be life-changing for my mobility, I want to try.
I have a 6 y/o daughter that needs her dad to go do things with her and it's a struggle just to work my shifts so many days that I can't go in.
Would anyone recommend for / against? I value any input from those with experience.
Thank you.
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