Posts Tagged Clinic
Can someone recommend a pain clinic or doctor in the Denver Area? Advice for severe pain?
Posted by admin in Clinic Management on May 5, 2012
Question by : Can someone recommend a pain clinic or doctor in the Denver Area? Advice for severe pain?
I’ve been suffering from back pain for a couple of years and it has become extremely intense in the past year. My husband lost his job so we lost our insurance, so I’ve been going to a clinic for the past year. Luckily, he found another job that he’s been working at for about 2 months now and our insurance is about to kick in. I was wondering if someone knows of a good doctor in Colorado. I’d really like to find someone who is caring and compassionate.
It started during my second pregnancy and went away a couple months after the birth of my son. Then it returned when I was pregnant with my 3rd child and got rapidly worst. After my daughter was born it just continued to get a lot worst. I had an MRI and was told I had Degenerative Disc Disease. I’ve been able to get a little physical therapy, unfortunately not a lot due to the lack of insurance. The pain has now spread to my hip. I don’t know if the pain in my hip is connected to the back pain or if it’s something completely different. But I’ve started having a hard time walking and try really hard not to leave the house because I’m so scared of having a pain attack out in public. I’m only 28 years old and have developed horrible depression from being in so much pain. I have kind of gotten used to the constant pain and have been able to manage it with pain meds, unfortunately the pain attacks are so intense I haven’t been able to get relief. I took percocet for the pain and then the doctor added extra oxycodone in addition because after 8 months I became tolerant, plus the pain increased. She recently suggested prescribing oxycontin but I’d prefer not to go that route. I’m hoping with insurance and physical therapy I can start getting relief and wean off the narcotics. I also take muscle relaxers and naproxen, plus anti-depressants. She also put me on Lyrica. I’m having some bad side affects but I’ve only been on it for a few days so I’m hoping they get more mild, I haven’t noticed a difference in the pain yet. I’ve also tried marijuana but didn’t really feel it helped me too much, maybe to be able to sleep at night. I’ve tried ice packs, hot baths, icy hot, tiger balm, ibuprofen, herbal teas, juicing, deep breathing, meditation. Flexeril completely knocks me out so I had to stop taking it.
I’d like to find a doctor who will help me get better control of the pain and give advice on what I can do other then just keep taking more pills. I’ve been doing yoga and stretching but I’m still having a lot of pain. I’d like a doctor who isn’t opposed to painkillers either. I’m hoping to find other ways to get pain control, but untill that happens I have a 3 year old, 2 year old, and 8 month old with a husband who works 75 hours a week and absolutely no one to help me. So I need to have some kind of pain management. I was told I’d never be completely pain free, but I just want to be able to take my kids to the park, and zoo, do normal housework and stop feeling like a complete failure as a wife and mother. It’s really hard for me, I used to play all these sports and run 8 miles a day, even completing marathons, now I can barely make it up the stairs without tears. So if you know of a good doctor, please let me know. Or if you have any advice, I would really appreciate it. Acupuncture, supplements, stretches, I will be grateful for any advice. Thank you!
Best answer:
Answer by juliefannin@yahoo.com
Hi,
I know how you feel although I don’t have children, my spine was injured before I was able to have them. That knocked my dreams away permanently. I know how hard you can be on yourself, I’ve done it too, but that pain is real and as I’m sure you would agree you wouldn’t wish it on anyone and would do anything to be ‘normal’ again. So you have to stop thinking of yourself as a failure! You’re not doing yourself any favors by thinking that way.
I can’t help with any suggestions for a doctor since I don’t live in that area. What I will suggest is to go ahead and give the oxycontin a try. It gave me my life back (to a degree, I have really severe spine problems). I’ve been through 3 surgeries, 1 laminectomy, 1 spine fusion, and then the biggie, reconstructive surgery because my first surgeon horribly messed up my spine with the fusion. The surgery was over 8 hours and left me in critical condition in ICU for 4 days. A low dosage of the oxy could give you a great deal of relief and help to get you off of so many of the other medications. By taking Aleve, or Naproxen, on a daily basis you are hurting your liver and kidneys. Too much for them to filter on a regular basis. That’s why when you will be in long term pain they (doctors) prefer to put us on the pure stuff that won’t harm our organs. Stay on the antidepressant though, that will help with both the pain and the depression.
You could try more therapy, strengthen your core muscles to help take the burden off of your spine. Plus when you do find a good pain management doctor he should have even more ideas for you to try. I highly suggest you do NOT allow them to give you the steroid epidurals. You are of childbearing age and I had 4 of them. They had such severe side effects because of my gender and my still young age. I ended up having to see an Endocrinologist for all of the terrible things these did to me, plus they gave me no relief at all. Not many people ever get relief from these injections. You could also try deep tissue massage and acupuncture.
This is a hard life to deal with, I can’t lie. But eventually you will learn acceptance and learn to deal with what your new capabilities and limitations are. I can suggest a great support forum for you to join. The people on there are like you and I and have been through literally everything. It’s a great resource and a great place to get advice. Just type in ‘Spine Health’ and it should take you straight there, look to the left side and you should find a small column that is the actual forum. Try it, you may find it very helpful. They helped me get through my darkest days. Oh, and I still visit there every now and then, I go by ‘Cateyes’ on there too.
P.S. Someone on there may know of a good doctor in Denver!
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
What happens at a pain management clinic during a psychological test?
Posted by admin in Clinic Management on March 2, 2012
Question by mylife: What happens at a pain management clinic during a psychological test?
I have chronic pain due to an accident in 2004. After 2 surgeries,(and another in two weeks), physical therapy, and treatment through my general practitioner, I have been refered to a pain management clinic. My first appointment left me hopeful. They scheduled me for routine psychological testing appointment that they do for all patients they are going to take as patients. I have never had testing of this sort. What does it entail and what should I expect?
Best answer:
Answer by Zach Senter
You Have Nothing To Worry About.
A Psychological Examination Is Routine For Many Pain Management Clinics Due To The Fact That You Can Make Any Part Of Your Body Hurt By Simply Thinking It Enough Or Stressing.
They Will Evaluate Stress, and mental status so they will know what type of pain to treat you for exactly
Add your own answer in the comments!
what can a pain management clinic do for pain besides physical therapy or exercises?
Posted by admin in Clinic Management on March 1, 2012
Question by elle: what can a pain management clinic do for pain besides physical therapy or exercises?
Thanks.
Best answer:
Answer by SethSpeaks
Well it depends on the source of the pain, and whether it can eventually be resolved or not. One of the things they use a lot especially with back pain is an electronic stimulator. In the case of intractable pain, they may use a pain pump that utilizes morphine or other strong drugs, but they stay away from that in all but the worst of cases like crushed vertebra or other extreme circumstances.
Add your own answer in the comments!
Can I open a physical therapy clinic as a owner not the actual therapist?
Posted by admin in Clinic Management on February 23, 2012
Question by : Can I open a physical therapy clinic as a owner not the actual therapist?
I have worked in a therapy clinic so I understand the business but I want to be clear about owning a clinic and just hiring some therapist.
Best answer:
Answer by Gibster
Bottom Line Answer: YES
Option 1: You own the practice and hire therapist to work for you. You do all the advertising, scheduling, accounting, payroll, taxes, etc.
Option 2: You own the practice and rent out space to therapist. You may also give them the option of you doing all their books and scheduling for a fee.
Option 3: Go into business with several therapist as partners. Their part is the therapy work, your part is the administrative side of the business. Both sides are needed and this allows for each to focus on their strenghts and to not be burdened down doing a side of the business they may down right hate.
Hope this helps..
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
Is There A Hospital Or Clinic That Would Sponsor Me In Going Back To Respiratory Therapy School In San Diego?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 28, 2010
I have over 20 yrs of experience in respiratory therapy but I left the field in 1998 due to a physical problem, since the my license has lapsed, i am looking for a hospital that would sponsor me in going back to school to get my license renewed. I really want to get back into the field. I am not in a good financial situation right now so it would be difficult for me to pay for going to school. I hope someone can help me. I prefer the san diego area since that is where I currently live.
How Does A Clinic Get Away With Injuring There Patients?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 28, 2010
I seen our town clinic a month ago, I got a regular tentuns shot, the nurse that did it put the shot in the wrong spot in my shoulder, and over the last month as cause damage to my shoulder, the orthopedic they sent me to said i have bursitis and in impingement in my shoulder from it. The clinic will not pay for any of the 5 visits i had to them in the last month(while they pushed me away saying the pain i had was normal)nor will they pay for the ortho. or the physical therapy, and whatever else i have to have to get my shoulder back. How can they get away with this?
What Is A Pain Clinic?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 26, 2010
I have had fusion surgery on my L5&L4 discs in my lower back about 1 year ago.I have went threw physical therapy and still have tremendous pain some days worse than others.Well my doc said either i should have another surgery to take out the rods and screws or go to a pain clinic to manage my pain.I am currently prescribed vicodin and percocet,but have to take more than prescribed to help reduce the pain but of course it never takes the pain away.just wondering if a pain clinic is a good option.do they do urine tests.because i smoke pot to help ease the pain.yeah i know what your thinking it’s an excuse,but it is the only thing that lets me get at least 4 hrs. of sleep a night.otherwise i sleep for about 30 min. then i’m up in pain and have to take meds.will a pain clinic even work with me?
Anyone Ever Been To A Pain Clinic?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 24, 2010
am 24 year old who had a baby on the 25th of September. While in labor receiving my epidural I was stuck me about 6 times to try and make it work. Once I could feel my legs again and walk my back hurt severely. I has three kids 4, 15 months and almost 3 months and this pain has made it hard to do just about everything, giving baths,changing diapers,unloading the car, picking up my 15 month old. I am also a hairstylist and it hurts my back to be on my feet for long as well as bending over to perform shampoo and waxing services.Even driving hurts me. I also get a shooting pain that goes into my left butt cheek, and now most recently I am experiencing pretty bad foot pain also on the left side. My OB prescribed me percocet at my six week check up and it was for 20 of them, that lasted maybe a week. I was taking 2 pills every 4 hours to ease my pain. I began physical therapy for a month and I still had back sometimes even more after. I went to see my Ob to have a mirena inserted(sorry TMI)and told her physical therapy is doing nothing.She suggested a pain clinic and prescribed my more percocets, this time 30 which lasted me about a week and a half, again taking 2 at a time every 4 or 5 hours.Has anyone ever been to a pain clinic?Will they prescribe me a stronger form of pain medication?Any other ladies out there have back pain following an epidural from labor? I need some input. I hate calling to see if the doctor can call me in something because I almost feel like they are looking at me funny but I know with the pain I have I need more medication or the problem fixed! HELP PLEASE !
Physical Therapy Clinic Near Sta Rosa Laguna?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 7, 2010
with workout program/facilities for correction of slight levoscoliosis
I Am Opening Up A Physical Therapy Clinic, How Do I Get Insurance Contracts So I Can Bill The Insurance Co.?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 7, 2010
Typically you set up relationships with attorneys. And they do the work of funneling you business and getting the bills paid. It depends on what state you are in if you can direct bill insurance companies. You need to know if you are in a PIP state or a med pay state.