Archive for the ‘Pain & Pain Management’ Category

Do pain management doctors have problems prescribing narcotic pain medicine?

Monday, December 21st, 2009

supermomof4boys asked: My doctor referred me to one for my rib fracture because I'm still having pain. I was just wondering what to expect from them.HUBERT

How do you tell your pain management clinic that you don’t want to go there anymore?

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

supermomof4boys asked: I've been going there for a while now. I've had injections that really haven't worked that good. The people there are nasty and they just don't help me that much. How do I get out of it?DOMINIQUE

Can I get a second opinion for my pain management?

Monday, December 7th, 2009

bodmodangel asked: I feel like my doctor has done all he can do and my RSD is flaring up again after another knee surgery. I know I signed an agreement with them that I wouldn't see 2 doctors at the same time, but can't I at least talk to ...

How effective is pain management anyway?

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

chocolatecake asked: I'm scheduled to have VATS surgery on my lung (bullectomy and pleurodesis) and on my diaphragm, and I think it will be a lot of pain, not to mention the chest tubes. So I'd really like to know how effective pain management is. Is it given intravenously, through ...

What will my pain management doctor do next?

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

?Orion's Mommy? asked: I've been to a pain management doctor for my scoliosis and the first visit he put me in a physical therapy program and gave me a script for some patches. The PT made my back worse if it did anything at all and the patches dont work. ...

Why won’t pain management doctors take on patients who are dissatisfied with their current pain management?

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

kathy asked: doctors even though they tell them they are currently seeing one and have a contract with him/her stating that they are not receiving any pain medication from any other doctor? Has anyone had this experience or knows of someone who has? Thank you for your answers.ROBERTO

What should I expect when I go to my appointment with a pain management specialist?

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Hope4 asked: My primary care Dr. says she can not keep prescribing pain meds and has sent me to a pain management specialist. I am wondering what to expect. Will they continue my meds?DONNIE

I have been going to a pain management clinic! Is Phenobarbital or Suboxone addictive?

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

eicholtz_1957 asked: I have been going to this clinic for awhile for back pain. I have just recently had back surgery. Now the pain is not as bad so I am taking less of these meds. They said that the Suboxone was for Chronic pain not for ...

Pain management for a ruptured lumbar disc?

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

BOB W asked: Good morning team, your mission, should your choose to accept it is to suggest concepts that may assist in the pain management of a disc injury. As background this is the second time I have ruptured this disc and yes it is L4/L5, as usual. ...

How much will my initial pain management visit cost?

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

artificialdonkey asked: I've been referred to a pain management specialist who I will see this week. I have health insurance but I am unsure how much I should expect to pay for this visit. Will there be an additional cost besides the copay? Anyone with experience with PM doctors please help! Thanks!HARLAN