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My Dermatologist Wants Me To Go See A Pain Management Doctor. Said I Was In Pain Because This Is A Nerve Related Issue. What Do You Think?

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question ๐Ÿ’ญ
Berea, OH

I am seriously considering changing doctors too. I just came back from the ER, couldn't handle the pain. The sores under my arm are infected. She kept saying no and wouldn't give me an antibiotic. She is a nurse practioner. I am not happy. I know when something is infected, throbbing horrible pain. What would you do?

October 24, 2024
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A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Thanks! I am so skeptical of all those medications.

October 24, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I have been going to a pain clinic for my current and long suffering digestive issues. They have been trying a lot of things, including options, which I disliked immensely. I am now on Lyrica, which seems to have helped a little with my body wide pain, including PN. Be careful who you go to, as too many of them go right to the "big guns", meaning strong meds that might help you, but have troubling side effects. I would definitely investigate this type of care! ๐Ÿ˜Š

October 24, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I am going to be 82 next month. I can't swallow more pills, the stomach says no. No point in adding another doctor to the list!

November 10, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Get another opinion and call your dermatologist. Maybe they will prescribe you something

October 29, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

You're wise to be skeptical.

October 29, 2024

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