Every three weeks, a nurse refills Ed's infusion system by injecting medication into the pump. He has experienced not side effects from the therapy, however, they can happen. For example, because the pump and catheter are surgically placed, surgical complications, such as infections are possible. The catheter could become dislodged or blocked, causing a disruption in pain relief. In rare cases, the pump could stop working, with the same result.
Drug related side effects can also occur.
They may include sleepiness, constipation, upset stomach and vomiting. Ed is finding life to be much calmer and more social now. Severe pain no longer causes spasms in his leg, and he likes being around friends. He and his wife spend their winters at their home in Florida - a place where visitors love to spend time. Our house in West Palm Beach is always full of people.