Chronic Pain Today

Wondering what medical specialist is right for your specific chronic pain condition? There are several choices, and one is right for you.  Here is a continuation of the yesterday post with five other specialists:

Neurologist
These doctors have specialized in the fields of brain, spinal cord, and nervous system diseases, and are good for chronic pain issues such as headaches and nerve pain. It is here that diagnostic procedures such as X-rays and MRIs are ordered and read. They are able to interpret these to see what course of treatment is best for you.

Obstetrician and gynecologist (OBGYN)
These are doctors who specialize in the care of women. They can do a variety of conditions, such as pregnancy and reproductive issues. This is a great start to your chronic pain wellbeing if you have pelvic pain and are a woman.

Psychiatrist or psychologist
Psychiatrists are medical doctors that specialize in the care and treatment of mental health issues. Many chronic pain sufferers are prone to developing depression, and psychiatrists are able to write prescriptions to treat these mental conditions.

Psychologists are health professionals that specialize in the care and treatment of mental health issues; however they aren’t medical doctors and use therapy and counseling to benefit the patient.

Orthopedic surgeon
These medical surgeons are ones that treat bone, muscle, and joint injuries via surgical solutions. This is where some chronic pain sufferers go to undergo surgical treatments for their pain. They can also do corrective surgery like joint and hip replacement.

Rheumatologist
These medical doctors are those that specialize in joint conditions such as arthritis and lupus. They are able to write prescriptions for medications that you may need in the course of your treatment. It is the specialist for all chronic joint pain sufferers.