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Originally Posted by ozzyleven
I searched my hospitals website and I couldn't find any mds listed specifically as physiastrists. Do they sometimes call them something different? There is a Spine Health and Pain Management Center though. Would they probably be a good option to get a referral for?
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AFAIK, they may be called the things listed in the Wiki article (neuromuscular medicine, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, etc.) You could google:
physiatrist and see if any other names/titles turn up.
Spine Health and Pain Management Center sounds reasonable. Has your PCP offered any suggestions? They usually have the role of coordinator (or are
supposed to) rather than other specialists, but I'd listen to/consider suggestions from wherever they come from, then do some homework and try to work out a plan with my PCP's help.
These things can get complicated - the spine & nervous system are complicated. We have to educate ourselves and become our own advocates. Fortunately there are some folks here with some experiences that may help shorten the learning curve a bit.
Doc