Re: What is the kind of Doctor...anesthesiologist (DO. or MD.)

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--- " Oconnell " wrote:

> What is the name or kind of doctor who would be considered a pain

> doctor? New York

Hi , the two doctors I worked for were both anesthesiologists,

because they are the ones who deal with the spinal area, like in

hospitals doing epidurals for women in labor (example) it is also done

for pain. The ESI's and CSI's done for pain, and the trigger points

injections done for pain.

One doctor was a DO which is a doctor who can write prescriptions is

just as good as a MD but studies more bones and muscles it stands for

doctor of osteopathic medicine, and of course a MD who then

specializes in pain management. Look at your doctor's Rx next time and

see if it has a DO or a MD following the name (one way to tell).

But the one I am seeing is neither, which baffled me. She is a MD who

studied physical therapy and has a PHD in therapudic muscle and bone

development. Hope that helps.

I know what you mean, I was up until 5:30 can't sleep, worried about

tomorrow. Good Luck!

Janet (SC)