Question about pain management moved

[sandee1818]

Question by   firemedic330

Aug 15, 2008 08:33PM
To: everyone here
I have a question related to pain management doctors...I was under the impression they did things like nerve blocks for pain?  I had thoracotomy for carcinoid cancer 3 months ago & my surgeon does not want to give me any more pain meds - he wants me to go to a pain doctor instead ... I only take Norco on occasion when I can't sleep after a workout, otherwise I use Advil mostly.
Any one w/ more pain doc info?  Thanks

[Tuckamore]

I understand your confusion and concern. I may feel the same way you do if I were in your situation. However Pain Management Physicians/Clinics treat the person as a whole, covering, therapy, medications for sleep and pain, therapeutic injections, etc. A multidisciplinary team will evaluate you and determine the best approach to manage your pain and assist you with coping strategies. Your current PCP apparently wants you to receive (and be aware of) all the available options there are out there for you to select from and to offer you the best course of treatment.

I wish you well. I am optimistic that you will find the Pain Management evaluation enlightening and beneficial. Please keep us posted. We are always here to answer any questions you may have to the best of our ability and offer genuine caring and support. Please take care. Tuck

[sandee1818]

Pain management Dr's do a lot of different procedures and prescribe medications too. If you have chronic pain or an illness that involves pain you should definitely have a pain management doctor. Different PM's have different services they do but the main thing they do is work with you to find ways suited to you to control your pain. Good luck and let us know if you need anything :)