Why IDD?
If neurostimulation does not work for you, your doctor may consider IDD. This may also be appropriate for carefully selected patients who have had inadequate pain relief or unacceptable side effects from more common pain treatments.
Last updated: 24 Apr 2009
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Ed's story
After years of pain medication and failed surgeries, an anesthesiologist specializing in pain management proposed that Ed try intrathecal drug delivery. "Now my wife and I can go out to dinner when we want," Ed said. "We go out with friends, go to football games and baseball games -- different things that I haven't been able to do in years. This pump is really helping me. I have some bad days, but most are good days. It's nice to have the chance to enjoy my life again."
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