123dietdrpepper
07-25-2007, 03:28 PM
Do they do acupuncture and deal with mind and body? Are they a physical therapist??
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kkmom
07-25-2007, 03:39 PM
Hey pepper, I am not quie sure, but I beleive they are people or docs who work in sports medicine and muscles and stuff. I know someone on the board will know. Besides how are you feeling today? Are you referred to see on? The doc in my pm group is one i beleive
123dietdrpepper
07-25-2007, 04:49 PM
Yes Kaiser has referred me to one. I also have been told to go back to my surgeon and if he dismisses me again they will refer me to another surgeon. My primary doctor is taking over my meds if the surgeon refuses to fill them.
Round1
07-25-2007, 05:39 PM
Hi 123dietdrpepper,
Just read your other post, and saw this one as well, as far as I know there are different types, you can get sports and injury physiologist, and also ones who deal with the nervous system, mind, body, etc as far as I can make out.
I stand to be totally corrected on this, so dont take my word for it.
Take care of yourself and hope to God that the meds take care of it for you.
Round 1
Just read your other post, and saw this one as well, as far as I know there are different types, you can get sports and injury physiologist, and also ones who deal with the nervous system, mind, body, etc as far as I can make out.
I stand to be totally corrected on this, so dont take my word for it.
Take care of yourself and hope to God that the meds take care of it for you.
Round 1
chatterboxsd
07-25-2007, 08:46 PM
I go to a physiologist who works as a pain specialist. My guy explained he is a "muscle and nerve" doctor. Seems like a good enough specialty for treating chronic pain...
I think specialty training can be great, but the mind and personality of the doctor oftentimes makes or breaks the experience for me. I hope you give this new person a shot. Perhaps they have some skill or insight that could relieve some of this pain you're in!
Let us know how you do,
Margaret
I think specialty training can be great, but the mind and personality of the doctor oftentimes makes or breaks the experience for me. I hope you give this new person a shot. Perhaps they have some skill or insight that could relieve some of this pain you're in!
Let us know how you do,
Margaret
DesertBloom
07-25-2007, 09:13 PM
Hi DP: I've never been to a physiologist, but was told by my surgeon that they handle pain mgte, as well as PT, blocks, and all other non surgical recovery treatments, possibly acupuncture, muscle stim etc. Glad you got this figured out. I'm impressed a GP could figure out you have permanent nerve damage, but I agree with the GP, like I said before, you need to go back and talk to the surgeon, and if he isn't going to see you, then see a new surgeon. I've never heard of a surgeon dismissing someone at this point in recovery with a new injury and a surgery that isn't completely healed-very strange. Maybe he's going through a mid life crisis :D
Oh, where I live they call these drs Physiatrists, and there main focus is rehabilitation and all that entails. You should do well with that type of dr, if the GP will handle the meds. But I'll bet they will want some Physical Therapy for you that will be real gentle at first, and they might even have a pool, some do, you should like that.
Good luck with it all, and I bet that takes a load of worry off of you right now.:wave: Hope the kids enjoyed camp... Just make sure you don't decide to put a new roof on your house-by yourself-before they return:D-sorry I just couldn't resist-maybe it's because you're so cute ;)
Oh, where I live they call these drs Physiatrists, and there main focus is rehabilitation and all that entails. You should do well with that type of dr, if the GP will handle the meds. But I'll bet they will want some Physical Therapy for you that will be real gentle at first, and they might even have a pool, some do, you should like that.
Good luck with it all, and I bet that takes a load of worry off of you right now.:wave: Hope the kids enjoyed camp... Just make sure you don't decide to put a new roof on your house-by yourself-before they return:D-sorry I just couldn't resist-maybe it's because you're so cute ;)
123dietdrpepper
07-25-2007, 10:13 PM
DB, you are too funny!!! :D I truly needed a good laugh and you made me smile. The yucky part of this is that I have to travel over an hour away in Northern VA bumper to bumper traffic to see this doctor but I guess at this point I will try anything.
Chatterbox and Round 1 thank you so much for your support and encouragement. I don't know what I would do without this board during my recovery.
Chatterbox and Round 1 thank you so much for your support and encouragement. I don't know what I would do without this board during my recovery.
SpineAZ
07-26-2007, 02:36 AM
There are some doctors known as Physiatrists that deal in physical medicine and pain management. A physiologist deals more in physical therapy type evaluation and treatmetn.
sandim
07-26-2007, 04:05 AM
Do they do acupuncture and deal with mind and body? Are they a physical therapist??
Physiatrist? A physiatrist treats the whole body, just not part of it. Mine works with my surgeon, but he is the one that I see regarding pain meds, he orders my MRI's and EMGs, etc.........I actually prefer him to my surgeon.
Sandi
Physiatrist? A physiatrist treats the whole body, just not part of it. Mine works with my surgeon, but he is the one that I see regarding pain meds, he orders my MRI's and EMGs, etc.........I actually prefer him to my surgeon.
Sandi
Moldova
07-26-2007, 09:11 AM
Diet,
The best part of seeing the Physiatris - they treat the whole patient, not just symptoms. This is the specialitst in diagnosing and treating problems of the muscoloskeletal system. They perform physical exams to find source of your pain, disability even when the standard tests don't reveal specific problems.
Your Physiatrist directs your treatment team: athletic trainer, PT and other health care professionals. They specially design treatment program tailored to YOU.
Usually they offer an aggressive, non-surgical approach to pain and injury therefore they are ideal choice for the treatment of the wide variety of problems such as:
Neck and low back pain
Muscoloskeletal desorders
Stroke and Neurological problems
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain
and so on...
I know how hard to be in a car for a long time for you, but i still would try. I just hope this will be a good and knowlegable Doctor and you will find some releave from your pain.
The best part of seeing the Physiatris - they treat the whole patient, not just symptoms. This is the specialitst in diagnosing and treating problems of the muscoloskeletal system. They perform physical exams to find source of your pain, disability even when the standard tests don't reveal specific problems.
Your Physiatrist directs your treatment team: athletic trainer, PT and other health care professionals. They specially design treatment program tailored to YOU.
Usually they offer an aggressive, non-surgical approach to pain and injury therefore they are ideal choice for the treatment of the wide variety of problems such as:
Neck and low back pain
Muscoloskeletal desorders
Stroke and Neurological problems
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain
and so on...
I know how hard to be in a car for a long time for you, but i still would try. I just hope this will be a good and knowlegable Doctor and you will find some releave from your pain.
Moldova
07-26-2007, 09:24 AM
Sorry Diet, i thought you question was about Physiatrist, but now i see you asked about Physiologist.
Physiology is the study of the mechanical, physical, biochemical functions fo the living organisms: human, microrganisms, plants...
There 15 areas of the physiology, but the ones you may deal with is:
Myophysiology - operations of muscles and Neurophysiology - concerns with physiology of brains and nerves.
Hope helped you some
Physiology is the study of the mechanical, physical, biochemical functions fo the living organisms: human, microrganisms, plants...
There 15 areas of the physiology, but the ones you may deal with is:
Myophysiology - operations of muscles and Neurophysiology - concerns with physiology of brains and nerves.
Hope helped you some
123dietdrpepper
07-26-2007, 11:01 AM
So I guess it is a good thing?? Maybe he is going to figure out why the nerve is still screaming????
Moldova
07-26-2007, 11:38 AM
Yes, i believe this is a great thing for you or anybody - more help we get, better for us. I wish you to find the answers and pain releaving help.!!!