pokergirl
04-11-2008, 12:04 AM
I moved to New York (Queens) 6 months ago and I'm faced with a problem a lot of chronic pain suffers have. I need a compassionate doctor that is willing to work with me on my medication dosages. I've had problems on and off with my back and I know what works. Sadly many doctors as most of you know don't like to prescribe medications in needed dosages even when they aren't all that much.
I'm going through injections and tests so we can figure out if we can just knock out a nerve or need to do something more radical. In the mean time my otherwise wonderful pain management doctor won't prescribe enough medication to make me comfortable while we figure this out.
Does anyone know of resources in the New York City area?
Thanks...
--- N
I'm going through injections and tests so we can figure out if we can just knock out a nerve or need to do something more radical. In the mean time my otherwise wonderful pain management doctor won't prescribe enough medication to make me comfortable while we figure this out.
Does anyone know of resources in the New York City area?
Thanks...
--- N
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zach88
04-11-2008, 01:33 AM
Hey there, welcome to New York.
I'm currently seeing a doctor in New Hyde Park, which is probably twenty minutes or so away from you. He's really SO great, and seems to have such an amazing grasp on my en tire situation. Not only does he treat the pain liberally as needed with medication, he takes a very unique all-encompassing approach. He wants me to get better as a whole, whether it's physically or mentally feeling better, or just learning to deal with the pain. He's been the first doctor in a year to ask me what my daily routine is, when i wake up, what i like to do, and he's referred me to two separate physicians in his office; one is a psychologist specializing in pain (i actually saw this guy today and he is GREAT, we worked on several relaxation techniques), and a woman in the group who is a yoga instructor, massage therapist, and interfaith minister. I know it sounds like a strange combination, but she really seems to be great as well. They really put an interest into your situation and try to get you better from every aspect they possibly can.
A year ago I may not have been so willing to try alternative treatments like these other doctors in the practice, but in combination with conventional and very personal and unique pain management, I'm very very content and happy with the way I'm being treated.
I'm not sure, simply because I don't remember, if I'm allowed to post doctors names on here, but I will give it to you anyway. If I am breaking any rules by doing so, I'm sorry in advance. His name is Brian Hainline, and he is a neurologist specializing in pain management in New Hyde Park in the ProHealth facility. I don't have the number on hand, nor do I think I'm allowed to give it to you, but I really think it's worth a shot if you can get into see him. He really seems to know his stuff, and he's also written a book that is quite enlightening. I would definitely give him a try.
Good luck with everything, and let us know what happens!
Zach
I'm currently seeing a doctor in New Hyde Park, which is probably twenty minutes or so away from you. He's really SO great, and seems to have such an amazing grasp on my en tire situation. Not only does he treat the pain liberally as needed with medication, he takes a very unique all-encompassing approach. He wants me to get better as a whole, whether it's physically or mentally feeling better, or just learning to deal with the pain. He's been the first doctor in a year to ask me what my daily routine is, when i wake up, what i like to do, and he's referred me to two separate physicians in his office; one is a psychologist specializing in pain (i actually saw this guy today and he is GREAT, we worked on several relaxation techniques), and a woman in the group who is a yoga instructor, massage therapist, and interfaith minister. I know it sounds like a strange combination, but she really seems to be great as well. They really put an interest into your situation and try to get you better from every aspect they possibly can.
A year ago I may not have been so willing to try alternative treatments like these other doctors in the practice, but in combination with conventional and very personal and unique pain management, I'm very very content and happy with the way I'm being treated.
I'm not sure, simply because I don't remember, if I'm allowed to post doctors names on here, but I will give it to you anyway. If I am breaking any rules by doing so, I'm sorry in advance. His name is Brian Hainline, and he is a neurologist specializing in pain management in New Hyde Park in the ProHealth facility. I don't have the number on hand, nor do I think I'm allowed to give it to you, but I really think it's worth a shot if you can get into see him. He really seems to know his stuff, and he's also written a book that is quite enlightening. I would definitely give him a try.
Good luck with everything, and let us know what happens!
Zach