Hello everyone, I am seeing a new back doctor June 22nd. The last one I saw was an osteopathic doctor, and I feel that the "osteopathic manipulation" aka back cracking only made things worse. Every time I spoke up about it he told me it was helping me. I was struggling with anxiety and depression at the time and I was too afraid/out of it to stand up for myself. It was a work injury so I had to visit at frequent intervals. Luckily, I was released from his care because I had shown adequate improvement. I have not seen a doctor for my back in over a year. Because I didn't receive treatment for a year, my worker's compensation has been dropped and I am able to see any doctor I want.
So the new doctor I plan to see is a pain medicine doctor/anesthesiologist. She is in an orthopedic practice that was recommended to me by an acquaintance. I know these doctors are quite common, but I just don't understand how an anesthesiologist is an expert in back problems. Does anyone understand this? I called the practice back after making my appointment to see whether a different specialist would be better for me, and they told me that no, this doctor is right for my problem.
I think my needs are pretty simple. I want a doctor who can help me stay as active as possible for as long as possible, and can try to predict when/if I will need surgery. I'm 29. I also want someone who can give the steroid injections. I'm not looking for actual pain medicine because I feel that I take enough medicine! Also, pain isn't my biggest problem, it's problems with mobility due to spinal stenosis.
I know this is not an epilepsy-specific question, but I know many people with epilepsy struggle with other conditions and have visited or heard of other types of specialists.
Thank you!
So the new doctor I plan to see is a pain medicine doctor/anesthesiologist. She is in an orthopedic practice that was recommended to me by an acquaintance. I know these doctors are quite common, but I just don't understand how an anesthesiologist is an expert in back problems. Does anyone understand this? I called the practice back after making my appointment to see whether a different specialist would be better for me, and they told me that no, this doctor is right for my problem.
I think my needs are pretty simple. I want a doctor who can help me stay as active as possible for as long as possible, and can try to predict when/if I will need surgery. I'm 29. I also want someone who can give the steroid injections. I'm not looking for actual pain medicine because I feel that I take enough medicine! Also, pain isn't my biggest problem, it's problems with mobility due to spinal stenosis.
I know this is not an epilepsy-specific question, but I know many people with epilepsy struggle with other conditions and have visited or heard of other types of specialists.
Thank you!