Problems with Medtronic Intrathecal Catheters (Dec. 2008)

[isisncasey]

Here in the US you have a hard time suing the doctor for medical malpractice. You have to PROVE it yourself.

[rael8]

no, not really. you get use to it being in your body and tend to forget about it being there. it really reduces the pain alot better than almost every pain medication that i was put on in the last 5 years. no, i don't get any side effects at all. it is like i am on nothing. meds go right to the spinal cord an that is all. damn lol. get my first refill next week. kinda freaked out about that. lets be friends on facebook and i can keep you updated.

[tpvalley]

whats an oclusion.?

[rael8]

@tpvalley an oclusion is some sort of kink in the works usually in the line. the line gets bent, loose, misalignment or something like that. i have one of these. i just got it in december of 2010. i get my first refill next week in february.

[tpvalley]

@rael8

doesnt it freak u out having a pipe in ur spine, and do u get same effects as normal IV painkillers, drowsey, euphoria etc?

[kirafaye]

Wow thats insane he would let you go dry its so freaking dangerous to do that!

[isisncasey]

We caught my doctor trying to scam my insurance company by forcing me to re-fill every 2 weeks for 6 months. Aftet objecting he refused to re-fill my pump at all. My pump was dry for 5 days. 5 days of

HELL. Beware of Dr Chavin in Morristown TN

[tpvalley]

@isisncasey

I hope u reported him to correct authorities?

or do u have to pay to do that in usa?

we get legal aid in UK, this prevents the rich getting away with murder.