Why Chronic Pain Patients Also Suffer From Confusion

**Nate** · #1 07-26-2010, 09:25 AM

Why Chronic Pain Patients Also Suffer From Confusion

April 29, 2010 by Rothbart

"Often you hear it said – Do as the doctor says, he knows best! But is this always true? And what if one doctor advises you to do one thing and another doctor gives you contrary advice?

Often my patients come to me in confusion as to why they receive so many different opinions and suggested treatments from their medical providers. They don’t know who to believe or trust. My answer is that the doctor you see will look at your constant pain problem based on his training.

For example:

If you go to a surgeon, they’ll talk about managing your constant pain using a surgical intervention, such as replacing the knee or hip joint.

If you go to a rheumatologist (doctor who treats arthritis); they will most likely recommend drug intervention to manage your pain.

If you go to a chiropractor, they will recommend periodic adjustments to manage your constant pain.

If you go to a podiatrist, they will probably recommend orthotic (insole) therapy.

And if you go to an alternative physician such as a naturopath or acupuncturist, they will most likely recommend herbs, live supplements and/or acupuncture..."

Click on the link for the full article:
http://curingchronicpain.com/?p=831

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