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Arieschick29
aries+cancer= pisces&gemini
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Jen
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what type of Dr. for wrist pain???
I'm very clueless when it comes to medicine- my left wrist kills me when I lift sometihing, bend it or basically anything.
What type of dr. should I call for an appointment- I was thinking orthapedic surgeon but I'm not sure.
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Posted 6/5/11 8:41 PM  |
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Re: what type of Dr. for wrist pain???
Do you need a referral?
I know if this was us, we'd have to start with our PCP for a good, full body work-up, and then get the referral from him.
It sounds like you would need to see an orthopedist if they can't find anything significant at the PCP.
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| Posted 6/5/11 8:44 PM |
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jgl
Love my little boys!!!
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g
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Re: what type of Dr. for wrist pain???
Ortho
Dr david tuckman
1 (516) 627-8717
He specializes in wrists/arms/shoulders
I developed mommy thumb from Picking up my son. Got 2 cortizone shots and have beed better sunce.
He was recommended by a friend who works with all different orthos (he sells medicl parts and shows the drs how to use them in surgeries) and he said tuckman isthe best (in that specialization).
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| Posted 6/5/11 8:46 PM |
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PreshusSmurf
So in love with my little guys
Member since 1/07 2963 total posts
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Jess
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Re: what type of Dr. for wrist pain???
Posted by jgl
Ortho
Dr david tuckman
1 (516) 627-8717
He specializes in wrists/arms/shoulders
I developed mommy thumb from Picking up my son. Got 2 cortizone shots and have beed better sunce.
He was recommended by a friend who works with all different orthos (he sells medicl parts and shows the drs how to use them in surgeries) and he said tuckman isthe best (in that specialization).
He did my Rotator Cuff surgery in 2008.
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| Posted 6/5/11 9:03 PM |
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nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
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Re: what type of Dr. for wrist pain???
Orthopedist.
I had something similar (like a 20 oz cup of chai was too painful). I had a wrist brace for weeks, which helped tremendously.
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| Posted 6/5/11 9:59 PM |
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dawnygirl25
Growing up soo fast..
Member since 1/06 14917 total posts
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Dawn
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Re: what type of Dr. for wrist pain???
Posted by mzsocialworker1
Do you need a referral?
I know if this was us, we'd have to start with our PCP for a good, full body work-up, and then get the referral from him.
It sounds like you would need to see an orthopedist if they can't find anything significant at the PCP.
I agree. I was having wrist problems and it turned out to be carpal tunnel. I started out with my regular PCP first. Id probably do that and then theyll refer you where you need to go from there.
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| Posted 6/5/11 10:14 PM |
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JulyMommy2Be
Happy Autumn<3
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Christina
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Re: what type of Dr. for wrist pain???
Ortho for sure!
cuz if you go to your PCP, he will just look at it and wind up sending you to an Ortho so instead of wasting two co-pays, just go right to the source.
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| Posted 6/5/11 10:33 PM |
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Arieschick29
aries+cancer= pisces&gemini
Member since 3/06 4268 total posts
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Jen
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Re: what type of Dr. for wrist pain???
Thanks ladies.
I will be making calls to see which one can accept a new patient( I would use your recommendations but I'm upstate)
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| Posted 6/6/11 6:08 PM |
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