I didnt know how this worked so my first ? and comments were not posted so not to keep repeating my self I tried again .I want to explain myself a little better as I did in my post that didnt make it to this site.It is so hard to find a new pain dr in this area as I no they have been used and abused. I suffer from degenerative disk desease. I HAVE CHROIC PAIN AND IN THE BEGINING I TRED EVERYTHING ANYONE ASK ME TO. I have all mri, rx,s paper work from phamacy if someone would be kind enough to give me dr,s in citus county that would be great I could use my phamacy here. If I go to someone in Tampa area I would have no idiea where to fill. They to have new policies.I read a comment earlier and wish I had gotten this persons email address. They said it best if u think u are in a shady place with shady people hanging around u are in the rt place. This is sad and true . I find the dr,s that dont take your ins. are the ones that will give u your meds . Please help I take metadone and oxycodone and several other non narcotic rx I follow the rules no problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apart from a pain management doctor, you also need to consult an orthopedic specialist and go through treatments like epidural injections, deep tissue massage, manual therapy, physical therapy, swimming, nerve blocks etc to help reduce the pain.
If you abuse the drugs, then you will find it difficult to find a doctor who can take you in. There are many ways to take a drug and if you need round he clock pain relief the you can opt for pain relief patches. Please ask your ortho doctor regarding this.
In my experience, people who adopt other alternative therapies along with pain relief medications show the best results.
To find a doctor close to your place you can consult your insurance agent or office. There may be others at your workplace or around who have been to a pain management clinic. So, you could ask them. Local pharmacists too could guide you. You could look through the local directory. Check and see if there is a pain support group. Members of this group may be able to help you. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.