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Old 01-28-2021, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by blueash View Post
Start with your primary care physician who should be able to determine with a history and exam whether your problem is orthopedic, rheumatologic, or neurologic etc. And it is even possible that a primary care doctor might be able to provide effective therapy. Not every illness needs a sub-specialist.
Very much agreed not to mention many neurologists would want a referral from family physician.