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San Antonio, TX

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good Pain Mgmt doc in San Antonio, TX? I want one that doesn't make me feel like a drug seeker or addict...and that listens to me without making me feel like a hypochondriac...and also doesn't just throw new pills at me.. lol does that make sense?

May 21, 2017
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@A MyFibroTeam Member - I don't know of any in Texas but I have been to one here in Massachusetts. They are great. The doctor I had would inject my neck and shoulders and what relief that would give. They deal only with the management of pain so they know just how to treat it.
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Call you local hospital and ask them to give you the names of the Pain Management Clinic in your area. I am sure you will be very happy.

5/21/17

May 21, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you all very much for your answers and suggestions.
I did find one just off our pure luck and I think I'm going to like the clinic a lot. It's Dr. Narciso Gonzalez in Live Oak (www.paindoctor.com/Gonzalez) He was very patient and listened to me. His NP Elaine is also wonderful and spent a lot of time with me.
So far so good...I will keep y'all updated. I go back June 5th for MRI results of lower back and to discuss possible treatments to help alleviate my pain there.

May 31, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I dont have a pain management doc but I see a Rhuematologist in San Marcus. I also have another PA I see in Stone Oak that helps w/ hormonal issues. She checks for vitamin deficiency and diagnosed me w/ Hashimoto"s. I take supplements but also see a chiropractor and a massage therapist to manage pain. My Rhuematologist is understanding and knows what alternative I use.

May 27, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I don't have a pain management dr but my Rhuematologist helps me with my Fibro & RA pain. Dr Kenneth DesRosier in San Antonio. Dr Feinstein is also in the same group & he is good.

May 26, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

No but good luck with finding one that believes in firo , i went to one and they tried to put me on methadone and another one just plainly said there is nothing called Fibro and would not give me any pain meds ! so now i refuse to go ! try calling the DR's office and simply ask how does he/she fill about fibro , or ask does he have a lot of fibro patients he 'see's ! love peace and joy ! michele

May 21, 2017

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