looking for fibro Dr. in louisiana? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

melissa424 · 07-09-2002, 08:40 PM

does anyone know of any louisiana doctors with knowledge on fibromyalgia?
tahnks melissa

Rhani · 07-28-2002, 10:45 PM

I'm in the Shreveport area, and there is a Dr at LSU Medical Center that has been doing FM research and has even come up with a new med for treatment. It's an existing medication for a different use that works on a certain chemical in the brain to reduce pain. Anyway, his name is Dr, Patrick Wood and he's opening a FM Clinic in August 2 afternoons a week. I also recieved help from Dr. James Patterson II who is a phycharist and was treating my depression . He has recommended some alternative treatment in addition to conventional medicine. Omega 3 fatty acids being one. He recommended it to boost my antidepressant, but it turned out to help my fibro as well. Also Dr. Volden in Family Practice clinic at LSU has been helpful as well.
It'll be just your luck that you live in Shreveport.

Starzmajyck · 08-10-2002, 04:44 AM

Melissa,

I think that you might like my doctor. He is fantastic! I have FM/CMPS/CFS and a few oher things that go along with these disorders. I see Dr. Robert Fortier-Bensen. He has a clinic in Mandeville,LA and one in Gulfport, MS. I see him in his Gulfport office. Dr. Bensen uses several different modalities in treating my FM et all. He uses meds, nutriton, and acccupuntue, accupressure, prolotherapy to name a few. He also has a nutritionist in his clinics.
It may take a month or more to get an appointment, but I guaruntee you that the wait is worth it. I have seen 2 other pain specialists who treat FM. Dr. Bensen takes his time with you every visit. He is very compassionate and extremely thorough.

He does require a referral from your doctor.

I hope that this helps.
btw, I am a newbie to this group. I have been lurking a bit and have found that there is a great deal of very useful info here. and also I can see the support from the members here.
I am fighting a double whammy. I am newly dx''d with Hep C. so along with
dealing with fibro, I am waging a war with the Dragon. and Dr. Bensen has been very supportive of me with this new dx.

Good luck.
Blessed be!

Midge
Starzmajyck

[edited to remove phone numbers. no contact info please.
Doctor or clinic name and city only. Thank you!]

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Starzmajyck · 08-30-2002, 05:36 AM

Mellisa424,
I am curious as to whether or ot you have found a decent pain management doctor? I haven't seen any pots stating you had found one.
even if you did not chose to see my great doctor, I really hope that youhave found one who id knooowledgable about FM nd will treat you with compasson and treat you well for teh pain and depression.

Please come back and let me?us know how your search went.
I am praying for you.

Blessed be!

Starzmayck

Starzmajyck · 08-31-2002, 03:40 AM

Melissa,
I am wondering if you ave found a doctor yet? I haven't seen a posted reply from you saying if you ahd.
Don't give up hope. It msy tske going to a few differernt ones before you locate one you feeel comfortable with. It took me 3 tries before I was able to find mine.
I am hoping that you have found one. and are now getting the compssionate care you need.

Starzmajyck