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Originally Posted by dmplaura
And TERRIBLY.
I know I have TMJ. I know I have Trigeminal Neuralgia (bilateral) and I know I have a ton of sensory issues with MS. Oh, and a history of migraine.
Has anyone had any experience with a pain specialist? Good or bad experiences? Does one generally require a referral?
As I sit here tonight, I have numbness/tingling in my tongue, altered sense of taste (you know what it tastes like? I keep tasting this perdoxyl or w/e mouthwash I purchased for bacteria of the mouth.. but I haven't used it in 2 weeks!!) my jaws are both aching and I have burning cheeks/face/head  .
Sadly, today was one of those days I took Clonazepam and experienced a paradoxical reaction to it. |
Depending on your insurance you may or may not need a referal. My ins told me if the one I wanted to go to was not on their list to contact them so they could add it.
I have had good and bad exp with pain clinics. So if you do not like the one you go to first, please keep trying. Like any docs, your results may vary.
My first PC was so impressive, the doc actually gave up his lunch to do a rush ESI for me.
The one I go to now is also amazing. They offer all sorts of help depending on the patient's condition. I go for spinal issues, and get injections and meds. They also have PT, massage, counselors, biofeedback etc.
My doc there has worked really hard to control my pain and other issues, and keeps trying a different approach as needed. When I developed a reaction to a med, he quickly found an alternate for me, and got the RX to my insurance pharmacy so I would not have to go any longer than necessary without meds.
I can actually talk to him and if I call, they call back. If I have problems, they can get me in within 24 hrs.
Good luck. I hope you get relief soon.