A Medtronic Pain Management Resource

New device to help patients manage increased pain

One of the advantages of Medtronic drug delivery therapy is the sense of confidence it can provide as you return to your everyday activities knowing that you have a good way to manage your pain.

If you are an experienced Medtronic SynchroMed® II pump user, you are probably well on your way to becoming more active and doing more of the things that are most important to you.

But you may also find that you experience increased pain when you do a particular activity or at certain times of the day. Or it may be unpredictable and have no pattern. This is a relatively common experience. So we worked on a way to respond to help you take control of your pain symptoms when they first start.

The myPTM™ Personal Therapy Manager allows you to get an extra dose of pain medication from your SynchroMed II pump according to limits set by your physician. That way you can be more comfortable as you go about your life.* You may also be able to reduce the amount of supplemental oral pain medication that you take.

The myPTM device is easy to use and features one-button activation. It’s small (about the size of a cell phone) so you can carry it conveniently in a pocket or purse. That way it’s there when you need it. Built-in safety features provide protection against overdose.

If you have a SynchroMed II pump and you experience any of the following conditions, the myPTM device may be a good choice:

  • Uncontrolled pain when you are involved in certain activities
  • Increased pain at unpredictable times
  • Intermittent pain that varies in intensity
  • Inadequate pain relief or intolerable side effects from oral pain medications
  • If you are interested in taking a more active role in your pain management

Talk to your physician about whether the myPTM device is right for you.
* Note that the amount of pain reduction varies from person to person.

 

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