Hi Yoderj I too am only seen by my pain management doctor. Many here and many that I speak to also have Neurologists. I've never seen one. I'm beginning to think it may be a good idea to be seen by a neurologist also. It may be a good idea for you to do the same. A neurologist can also diagnosis other problems which might exist. Often times our pain managers only help us manage our pain. They don't always diagnosis new problems. I'm covered at the pain clinic/pain manager under Worker's Compensation, so I'm not entirely sure if I need a referral from the clinic to go to a neuro. I don't currently have any other insurance. The main reason I feel I need to go to a Neuro is because of the body jerks. They are too intense. I know that Dystonia is the cause, but I'm not sure if there is another treatment option for it. I think it would do us both good to try and go for it. Warm wishes, ~Twinkle "Find a place inside where there is joy and...
...the joy will burn out the pain"
~Joseph Campell
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