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[sophiamarie]

On 10/6/2014 Sushismom said:

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.

An Osteopath IS a medical doctor.

Here's a link from the Mayo Clinic. FHS

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/consumer-health/expert-answers/osteopath/faq-20058168

[Lindsays Grandma]

On 10/6/2014 RibbonsRosesRainbows said:

I am in such horrible pain today........thinking of those in pain..........

RRR, You mention quite often about your pain, and I am sorry you have pain and since suffering from chronic pain myself I know how debilitating it is. I don't remember you ever mentioning the part or parts of the body that hurt other than when you had the burning mouth. If it is not too personal will you please share that with us? In any event, as I always say to you, take care of yourself.

[Sushismom]

On 10/6/2014 sophiamarie said:

On 10/6/2014 Sushismom said:

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.

An Osteopath IS a medical doctor.

Here's a link from the Mayo Clinic. FHS

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/consumer-health/expert-answers/osteopath/faq-20058168

Yes, I'm well aware of that. I have a relative that's a D.O. and I also had one as my primary care physician. But read the OP's statement again. She said my doctor is an MD he can write "medicine", implying that only an MD can do so. And while a DO is a medical doctor, they are not MDs.

[focksie]

A relative of mine is a Sports Medicine physiatrist. He went to 4 years of medical school, earning his M.D. This was followed by 4 years residency and then a 2 year fellowship. Beyond that he has taken continuing education courses.

Physiatry Training and Specialization

A physiatrist's training includes four years of medical school as well as four years of residency training. The first year of residency training focuses on internal medicine (general practice), and the following three years of residency emphasize specialty training.

After residency, further specialization and training is available through Fellowships in a particular field. A Fellowship is typically one to two years of training in a particular specialty.

Physiatrists may complete one of the following Fellowships that provide additional focus and training in particular forms of treatment:

• Spine - for treatment of back pain, sciatica, and any form of pain or dysfunction that originates in the spine
• Pain management - for treatment of many types of chronic pain (e.g. chronic lower back pain, osteoarthritis). Physiatrists who specialize in pain medicine have additional specialty training in injections used to treat pain.
• Sports medicine - for sports injuries
• Brain injury (e.g. stroke) - for rehabilitation
• Spinal cord injury - for rehabilitation
• Pediatric medicine - for patients under age 18

[abbeythe 8th]

On 10/6/2014 LaterGator said:

I see one for my lower back arthritis. She give me the cortisone shots in my back she also did emg's on my elbows to determine that I have pinched nerves in both elbows.

Here's a list of treatments they generally do: (you'll have to cut and paste) and they are MDs.

http://www.aapmr.org/career/students/PMRspecialty/Pages/medical-students-guide-to-pmr_e.aspx

I suffered from chronic back so was referred to a physician that specialized in pain management. He was a physiatrist. He was an MD, having graduated from Temple School of Medicine. He did an internship as well as a residency in the Philadelphia area. By the number of diplomas and certificates on his wall, there were multiple fellowships.

For the poster who said a physiatrist is not an MD, needing far less training than an MD, you are incorrect.

[CouponQueen]

On 10/6/2014 RibbonsRosesRainbows said:

I am in such horrible pain today........thinking of those in pain..........

Is your MD or Physiatrist not properly treating your pain issues?

[CouponQueen]

On 10/6/2014 ROMARY said:

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

I actually enjoy most of your posts UNTIL you get on these threads and you lose all credibility by making excuses, condoning and encouraging her. Trying to placate the OP is doing nothing good for her.

[ROMARY]

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[KathyPet]

On 10/6/2014 NoelSeven said:

From what I've read, a physiatrist is not an MD and needs far less training than an MD.

Correct me if that is incorrect, please. But I wouldn't be limiting treatment for a Please read Post 11. they are full medical doctors with full medical accreditation plus additional training in their speciality

[MaggieToo]

On 10/7/2014 CouponQueen said:

On 10/6/2014 ROMARY said:

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

I actually enjoy most of your posts UNTIL you get on these threads and you lose all credibility by making excuses, condoning and encouraging her. Trying to placate the OP is doing nothing good for her.

And constant ragging on her does all the good in the world. If people do not agree/like what OP says, why bother to even reply? Some people just can't help themselves, I guess.