cmpgirl

Hi Michelle,

A good PM doc is worth their weight in gold. I know it can be difficult to find the right fit, but it can be done.

First, I would suggest that you ask both your ortho and your GP for their opinion/recommendation. Your ortho already knows what you take, med-wise and what other modalities/therapies you have tried. I would think he/she would know of some PM docs who would be on board with continuing your current regimine and/or adding new treatments if needed.

Have you or your ortho kept your GP in the loop, as far as what treatments you have had and the meds that you take? If so, he/she could also be a good resource for a recommending a PM. Also, if you do a search of this board, you can find several threads about what to expect from PM.

This is just my opinion, based on my own experience, but my PM is a physiatrist or physical medicine and rehabilitation doc. They are specifically trained to diagnose and treat pain. I also know that some of the really good PM docs are also anesthesiologists. It makes sense, since that is what they do..... monitor and control pain during and after surgeries.

I hope this helps. It can take a little time to find the right fit and I hope your GP can take care of things in the meantime. I would try to do as much research as possible before choosing a PM doc. It could save you having to switch docs down the road. Please keep us posted, OK? Take care, CMP/MM