Guest guest Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Can I say that I'm a quart low and all cylinders aren't working quite right?! Perhaps I need to clean the lenses as well. I can see that one has to get up pretty early in the morning to (do I need to finish that one?!) All of that makes good sense. Thanks a lot for the info. If there's a great neurology practice in the Eastern region, it is them. I've still got Bridwell in the radar, and possibly others, depending on what I learn as I go. Will definitely post an update after that visit. I've heard about these guys but didn't put the pieces together. Maybe I need more help than I thought..YA THINK! G ---- cammaltby <cammaltby@...> wrote: > , > > HA! I know you have to be kidding....a woman of your age trying to slip by without using your spectacles to continue to look young and gorgeous. He's not a phychiatrist, he's a physiatrist. Most ortho teams have them. They are doctors of rehabilitative medicine: > > Physical medicine and rehabilitation > From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia > (Redirected from Physiatrist) > > The first Department of Physical Medicine was established at Mayo Clinic in 1936 > > Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM & R), or physiatry (pronounced /f & #618;.zi. & #712;æ.tri/ or /f & #618;. & #712;za & #618;. & #601;.tri/), is a branch of medicine which aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. A physician who has completed training in this field is referred to as a physiatrist. In order to be a physiatrist in the United States, one must complete four years of medical school, one year of internship and three years of residency. Physiatrists specialize in restoring optimal function to people with injuries to the muscles, bones, tissues, and nervous system (such as stroke patients).[1] > > It may be just a hoop you have to jump through to get to the next level of care....but it is not a bad thing. I know DrRand often refers patients (not bona fide HR patients like us...but more general spine patients) to the staff Physiatrist before he will see them. It kind of proves to the insurance companies that they, and you, are doing your diligence before sending you up stream to see the bigger Kahunas. > > Looking forward to hearing how your visit goes! > > Take Care, Cam > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks, , for that info. This seems to be a big jump in the right direction in the diagnosis and treatment of major health issues ... and our spines are definitely a major part. I think I may have already mentioned that this is a newly added service from that group so I'm looking forward to my appointment to find out for myself! I really appreciate your input, I'm starting to " get it " now! G ---- redmarmie <vclark@...> wrote: > Hi , > Before i had revision, I saw a Psyciatrist. He did basically what was already stated. He searched for the best pain management applicable to me and he determined whether I was a surgical candidate. He was very very helpful. Actually, he was the first one who brought my xrays to a surgical board. C > > > > > > As I am in the process of seeing doctors again since the CT/myelo report gave a definite diagnosis (Pseudomeningocele) I got word today of an upcoming appointment that was made with a different doctor at the same practice that I underwent my first three post HR surgeries. He is a psyciatrist. Since my last visit at this place " Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine, Charlotte, NC) they've expanded their services and levels of treatment. > > > > With my new insurance (Bob's company switched first of the year) it is hard to find people in my region that participate so every referral is a hassle for the insurance/referral coordinators ... HMO & PPO generated a lot of new jobs didn't they! > > > > So anyway I got word today of my upcoming appt. with Dr. " W " and I looked him up on their website and sure enough, he's a psyciatrist. > > > > I will go on to say that Dr. Bridwell is on my insurance plan - I checked and he IS - YAY - for future reference. > > > > So I guess my question is ... will this Dr. do a " sum up " and decide course...as in a surgeon or voodoo? Or is it already predetermined in their minds that I'm not a surgical candidate? Anyone been down this road? I know I'll find out next week when I see him but in the mean time am curious ... is this what they do with someone who's had bunches of surgeries? > > > > ANY input would be welcomed! > > Thanks, > > G > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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