Re: Brain Issues/Doctors

sylviahomeatlast · ‎03-11-2010

WHAT is a brain doctor??

masque · ‎04-05-2014

On 10/6/2014 LaterGator said:
Here's the part I wanted to point out:

Physiatrists primarily treat conditions of the bones, muscles, joints, and central/peripheral nervous system that affect a person's ability to function.

A physiatrist is trained to manage a variety of disorders/diseases but practitioners often will specialize. Because of the broad spectrum of conditions treated and the comprehensive nature of their training, physiatrists are uniquely-positioned to adapt to new technologies and changing trends in health care.

Areas of focus include:

Neurorehabilitation:

Examples: Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease

Pain medicine:

Examples: Chronic Pain Management, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (previously named Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy), Back Pain, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Musculoskeletal care:

Examples: Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain and Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Sports injuries:

Examples: Achilles Tendonitis, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Turf Toe, Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis, DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis, Rotator Cuff Pathology, Acromioclavicular Separation, Biceps Tendonitis, Stress Fractures, Concussion

Post-operative care:

Examples: Joint Replacement, Organ Transplantation, Left-Ventricular Assistive Devices, Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pediatric functional and developmental disorders:

Examples: Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Down Syndrome

Specialized rehabilitation:

Examples: Fine Arts (music, dance, vocal), Cancer, Cardiac, Pulmonary, Family Training (for home care), Pelvic Pain, Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Palliative Care

Please note: Physiatrists treat traumatic brain injury.

Thank you, LaterGator.

sophiamarie · ‎08-08-2013

On 10/6/2014 NoelSeven said:
Let me help you with your googling. Not all schools of medicine are the same, nor can they all graduate students with an MD.

Upon further googling, you would have found:

A physiatrist can be either a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO).

http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spine-specialists/what-a-physiatrist

DOs, not MDs.

I don't need any help with googling, thanks anyway. Osteopathic doctors are recognized in most, if not all, hospitals in the country. They have more medical schooling than MD's.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002020.htm

RibbonsRosesRainbows · ‎05-12-2014

On 10/6/2014 Sushismom said:
Noel, in the U.S. you must have either an M.D. or D.O. in order to train as a physiatrist. There are several subspecialties within the field, also.

My doctor is an MD he can write medicine.

RibbonsRosesRainbows · ‎05-12-2014

On 10/6/2014 masque said:
On 10/6/2014 LaterGator said:
Here's the part I wanted to point out:
 Physiatrists primarily treat conditions of the bones, muscles, joints, and central/peripheral nervous system that affect a person's ability to function.
 A physiatrist is trained to manage a variety of disorders/diseases but practitioners often will specialize. Because of the broad spectrum of conditions treated and the comprehensive nature of their training, physiatrists are uniquely-positioned to adapt to new technologies and changing trends in health care.
 Areas of focus include:
 Neurorehabilitation:
<ul style="font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <li>Examples: Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease</li> </ul> Pain medicine:
<ul style="font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <li>Examples: Chronic Pain Management, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (previously named Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy), Back Pain, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li> </ul> Musculoskeletal care:
<ul style="font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <li>Examples: Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain and Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction</li> </ul> Sports injuries:
<ul style="font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <li>Examples: Achilles Tendonitis, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Turf Toe, Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis, DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis, Rotator Cuff Pathology, Acromioclavicular Separation, Biceps Tendonitis, Stress Fractures, Concussion</li> </ul> Post-operative care:
<ul style="font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <li>Examples: Joint Replacement, Organ Transplantation, Left-Ventricular Assistive Devices, Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation</li> </ul> Pediatric functional and developmental disorders:
<ul style="font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <li>Examples: Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Down Syndrome</li> </ul> Specialized rehabilitation:
<ul style="font-family: Verdana, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <li>Examples: Fine Arts (music, dance, vocal), Cancer, Cardiac, Pulmonary, Family Training (for home care), Pelvic Pain, Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Palliative Care</li> </ul>

Please note: Physiatrists treat traumatic brain injury.

Thank you, LaterGator.

THANK YOU MAYBE THEY WILL LISTEN TO YOU AND GET IT.

RibbonsRosesRainbows · ‎05-12-2014

If you know of someone with a head injury a wonderful thing to find on the internet is A LETTER FROM YOUR BRAIN.......since so many with head injuries commit suicide.

Sushismom · ‎03-09-2010

On 10/6/2014 RibbonsRosesRainbows said:
On 10/6/2014 Sushismom said:
Noel, in the U.S. you must have either an M.D. or D.O. in order to train as a physiatrist. There are several subspecialties within the field, also.

My doctor is an MD he can write medicine.

I believe you mean he can write scripts. But so can nurse practitioners and DOs.

Catsy Cline · ‎08-22-2014

I'm sorry what is the point of this thread?

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

Lots of good info here re: physiatrists. I'm going to share with several folks who just might benefit from docs (or 'whatevers') in this/these specialized field(s).

'More or less', 'Right or wrong', 'In general', and 'Just thinking out loud ' (as usual).