What Patients Say About Drug Delivery Therapy
Learn about the experiences of others with chronic pain as they explored treatment options and found relief with Medtronic drug delivery therapy. These stories recount the experiences of patients who are receiving a Medtronic Pain Therapy for the treatment of chronic pain. Please bear in mind that the experiences are specific to each particular person.
Ramiro
After a work-related injury, "My life became a nightmare. Even sleeping was painful."
Refugio
"My life has changed completely. Drug delivery therapy was the best choice for me."
Rob
"My work life has changed dramatically. It's a great relief to be back and productive again."
Joan
"My hands and legs have very little pain. I have to pace myself, but I volunteer at an elementary school, I walk to the store, bake and travel."
David
"My wife and I desperately wanted to adopt children. And I knew that to be considered as an adoptive parent I had to be well. That was my motivation."
Julie
"I tried every type of medication without success. I cried myself to sleep. I became desperate and feared I would lose my mind from the pain."
Phil
"My pain score went from a 9 down to a 3. And when I was sleeping or sitting, I had no pain at all."
Risks of Intrathecal Drug Delivery and the procedure: In addition to surgical risks, such as infection, and drug related adverse events, pump or catheter problems can occur and may require corrective surgery.
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