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Osteo-Arthritis, Bilateral Total Hip And Knee Placements, Type 2 Diabetes, Stage 3-4 Chronic Kidney Disease, Medtronic Pain Pump
Good afternoon,sir I am a 55year old male with a long history of chronic Osteo-Arthritis, have bilateral total hip and knee replacements, type two diabetes, stage 3-4 chronic kidney disease, and lupus chromogenic factor V blood clotting disorder. I also have a10 year old Medtronic pain pump. I would like to get off these meds, but am afraid I can't do it. Do you have any ideas.
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Mon, 7 Oct 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Getting off of the pain medicines completely with the multiple problems and sever osteoarthritis that you are having is very difficult. It is best to improve your quality of life with the help of medicines rather than to endure the pain.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Getting off of the pain medicines completely with the multiple problems and sever osteoarthritis that you are having is very difficult. It is best to improve your quality of life with the help of medicines rather than to endure the pain.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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