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What Is A Pain Management Doctor?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Austell, GA

My Rhuematologist says that if the pain medication I am currently prescribed does not help, he would have to refer me to a Pain Management doctor. I have no clue of what that is.

February 9, 2018
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Members explained that pain management doctors specialize in treating pain through various methods, including prescription medications,... Read more

Members explained that pain management doctors specialize in treating pain through various methods, including prescription medications, injections like facet blocks and trigger point injections, and sometimes nerve stimulators or epidural blocks. Many members strongly cautioned against accepting opioid prescriptions if possible, sharing personal experiences of addiction, difficult withdrawals, and the challenges of weaning off these medications after years of use. A recurring theme was exploring alternative pain relief options first, including biologics for RA, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic care, CBD oils, muscle relaxers, and behavioral therapy, while staying closely connected with a rheumatologist for comprehensive disease management.

A myRAteam Member

Pain Management doctors are helpful. However, it is best to stay with a Rheumatologist for proper treatment and exploration of many options available today. Best, @A myRAteam Member 😊❤️❤️

February 14, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Hi @A myRAteam Member,
I use a Pain Management Doctor to receive Facet Block shots in my back Lumbar areas for damaged disks along my spine. These have nothing to do with my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am sure the Pain Management Doctor treats other issues because my doctor is very well read about Rheumatoid Arthritis and other Arthritis problems. I hope this information is helpful to you. Best, BetsyNegronLugo 😊❤️❤️

February 14, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Please don’t go. What that means is opiates. I did same thing two years ago. Rhumy sent me. They gave me pills. I was like ok. I had never taken a pill for pain. Then after awhile I needed higher strength. Then higher strength type. Before you know it your addicted . And coming off sucks. I would go. Butvrefuse any opiates.

February 10, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I see a physiatrist to control pain from RA and fibromyalgia

May 25, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I agree stay away from the opioids if you can. I have other ailments as well , but my pain management helped me get to surgeons who could help me. I had 2 spine stimulators (kind of like a tens unit inside) put in. I am finding more relief from those then the pain pills. I also agree that addiction is a disease. I was on pain meds for many, many years and weaned off them. I wish you all the best and less pain for all of us!

May 25, 2018

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