Hi, I am in ontario. They take an indepth intake on your medical history. For me, I get weekly injections- basically it's anesthetic to numb or quiet your nerves from sending an overload of pain signals to your brain. I also go to a separate clinic for ultrasound injections of cortisone into shoulders, wrists, thumbs and waiting on my neck. I had several ultras I unds and xrays before this was approved.
Hope that helps.

I'm not sure that there is one close to me. It's been a struggle to get off pain meds, antidepressants and other prescription meds. My pain and other ailments are mostly under control without prescription meds most days.

Ok, I'm not in Canada, but I still think it's valid to say that any pain doctor is going to listen to your requests first. My pain doctor often brings up pain medication, bit he knows that I don't take my pain medication often because of personal reasons. So instead, he offers as many ways as possible to treat my pain. Just like mentioned above, we do injections, epidurals, and radio frequency ablation. I'm sure your doctor would be the exact same way. Good luck!

@A MyFibroTeam Member, I was on a list for over 5 years. Let say 5 months ago, I have received a call to check if I want to stay on the list, I told them NO, too long waiting, I found a good Dr. who is taking care of all of my pain. I wish you a success on your journey. It's your life and your body. I wish you to find a very comprehensive DR. or a call from the clinic asap. Take care

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Sorry I can't help you there Lynne.
I feel they should discuss any means to deal with pain patient by patient.
If said patient wants alternatives to pain meds they should be open to that.
I think they use all means but not sure.
I would say in looking for one let them know up front you do not wish
to go the prescription pain med route again.
All the best 🤗💞