Doctors in Fredericksburg VA or nearby

[pawprints]

I recently moved from Utah to VA.  While in Utah and was untreated for the hep c as the specialist there said they do not offer anthing to someone who has already been through treatment and it failed.  I have Hep C, Geno type 1A, Stage 3 liver diagnosis and that was in 2004. My primary in Utah checked my liver values yearly.  SInce I also have rheumatoid Arthritis,  I have lots of joint and muscle pain from both diseases.  My primary continued the pain medication that I started when at the Cleveland Clinic. Does anyone know of a doctor in this area, even a primary that will continue the prescriptions?  I saw a primary in this area but he will not write a script for pain meds.  I was laid off and am on unemployment at this time and do not have insurance or the money to see a specialist yet.

[pawprints]

No I don't have $$$ to see a pain management doctor.  I was asking for a recommendation for a good primary in the area.  Until I am able to find a job I am not able to see any specialists. And my first visit would be to a specialist for the Hep C.  

[nygirl7]

You dont have money to see a hep doc but you have money to see a pain management doc? I thought you were going to ask about a doctor for your hep, at stage 3 that is what you should really be worried about the most.  Re pain meds I guess you should call the local hospital and ask them who they suggest that treats rheumatoid arthritis. Taking alot of pain meds is not good for you liver you know as you are on the verge of cirrhosis it might be a good idea to try and wean down as much as possible anyways.

Believe me, I know what that is like and how hard it is to do.