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<blockquote data-quote="1 Day At a Time" data-source="post: 209134" data-attributes="member: 3704"><p>Heather,</p><p></p><p>I would say to tread very, very carefully in this area. I completely agree with Lothlorien's statement. I have also learned what "shouldn't go on".</p><p></p><p>Pain management treatment is one of the most highly litigated areas in my field right now. Most of my clients are in treatment with one of 12 pain docs in our city - the majority with three. The insurers like one of the docs, the claimant's attorneys like the other two. (I guess you can guess who is conservative, and who isn't). However, after watching all of these stories play out after many years I'm really not sure where I stand.</p><p></p><p>I think that the most important thing that you can do is interview the doctor. Seriously. What is their philosophy of treatment, and what would their goals be for you? Do their goals match yours? Are they open to alternative treatments - such as massage and acupuncture? My favorite pain doctor went to China to study acupuncture. He's a busy neurologist - but he performs the treatments himself. His patients swear by him! </p><p></p><p>Your secretary of state should have a web site that lists docs - and any complaints that may have been made about them (as well as lawsuits). Check that out carefully. One of the most popular pain docs in our community was charged with Medicare fraud 12 years ago... it was 12 years ago.... but....</p><p></p><p>Pain relief is vital, but so is the patient's ability to function. It's really a very delicate balance. Just the right mix of pain treatment can improve a person's daily functioning. Too much pain treatment can destroy a person's daily functioning. You've got to hit the right mix, and the target keeps moving. I'm a huge fan of physical therapy as well; and I have great respect for physical therapists. The good ones really know their stuff . Pain management docs should include physical therapy in the mix, and encourage their patients to work out - be it in the water or on the land.</p><p></p><p>Good luck in your search. You are such a thoughtful lady, I know that you will consider all of the options!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1 Day At a Time, post: 209134, member: 3704"] Heather, I would say to tread very, very carefully in this area. I completely agree with Lothlorien's statement. I have also learned what "shouldn't go on". Pain management treatment is one of the most highly litigated areas in my field right now. Most of my clients are in treatment with one of 12 pain docs in our city - the majority with three. The insurers like one of the docs, the claimant's attorneys like the other two. (I guess you can guess who is conservative, and who isn't). However, after watching all of these stories play out after many years I'm really not sure where I stand. I think that the most important thing that you can do is interview the doctor. Seriously. What is their philosophy of treatment, and what would their goals be for you? Do their goals match yours? Are they open to alternative treatments - such as massage and acupuncture? My favorite pain doctor went to China to study acupuncture. He's a busy neurologist - but he performs the treatments himself. His patients swear by him! Your secretary of state should have a web site that lists docs - and any complaints that may have been made about them (as well as lawsuits). Check that out carefully. One of the most popular pain docs in our community was charged with Medicare fraud 12 years ago... it was 12 years ago.... but.... Pain relief is vital, but so is the patient's ability to function. It's really a very delicate balance. Just the right mix of pain treatment can improve a person's daily functioning. Too much pain treatment can destroy a person's daily functioning. You've got to hit the right mix, and the target keeps moving. I'm a huge fan of physical therapy as well; and I have great respect for physical therapists. The good ones really know their stuff . Pain management docs should include physical therapy in the mix, and encourage their patients to work out - be it in the water or on the land. Good luck in your search. You are such a thoughtful lady, I know that you will consider all of the options! [/QUOTE]
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