I have severe back pain because of a minor motorcycle wreck when I was young and a car accident a?

21 Apr 2011

Hey bwm81,

I would make an appointment with an orthopaedist and he/she could order the MRI. You have to have doctor's orders to get one. That will be very expensive. A pain management doctor will want at least a report from a doctor to evaluate you effectively for pain medication so getting a referral from your regular doctor would be in order. Have you had at least x-rays done?

You may benefit from a non steroidal anti inflammatory such as Celebrex for pain. It is non narcotic and helps with arthritis which you probably have from the accidents. Best to see a doctor who can at least do x-rays to see what is going on. I highly recommend an orthopaedist to evaluate your condition.

Best wishes,

Laurie

21 Apr 2011

i agree if you have any documentation or diagnosis that you have back problems a pain mgmt doc will see you. i have tachycardia and normally you have to goto a cardiologist to get anything but i went to a low income health clinic they did a ekg took my pulse blood pressure showed them some records from the er and they gave me a prescription for beta blockers. and the whold dr visit was 61, then my meds for 6 months cost me 10bucks. i also see a pain mgmt doctor for four back surgeries i have had i also have no insurance so my office visit is 85$, then my many meds, methadone 300pills $44/norco 240 pills $32/valium 90 pills $12/dalmaine 30 pills 8$/xanax 60 pills $12 so it about $100. i hope this helps at least a little if it does could you answer yes after you read this answer so i know if i was helpful or wasting your time, your friend if needed. amber

21 Apr 2011