Question
I have been seeing a doc here in west Sacramento for about 2-2 1/2 years I was told by e-rays that there is mild deterioration of my disc but it hurts and it hurts bad almost all the time I think this doc thinks I am just addicted to the 3 vicodens I take daily I have now talked him into a M.R.I. but he said if that doesnt show anything He will send me to pain managment (what is that) and will they try to futher treatment to see what is wrong with me. symtoms are pain in the lower back mostly but it also includes pain in the middle back, in the left leg,and hip I sometimes feel like my but check and half of my leg has a really bad sun burn (red hot) any advice or information you can give me I would appreciate Thank you so much

Answer
Hi Deborah,
I found your question in our question pool and thought I might be able to help you.
First off, what kind of doctor are you seeing now? Perhaps a neurologist might be able to help.
A good pain management doctor will mostly do the things a neurologist might do but be VERY careful. A lot of pain management doctors are anesthesiologists and wont do a whole lot except treat the symptom (pain). Try to get into a pain clinic that has several different types of doctors that will work together to try and find the source of your pain and possibly treat it.
I wish you the best
Tracy