Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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What type of Dr to use?
If you think you may have arthritis or bursitis, what type of Dr can determine what you have??
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Internal medicine and orthopedic dr.
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Probably internal medicine. If complicated, rheumatologist. If injury, orthopedist
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In my experience, most internists will almost immediately refer you to a rheumatologist, orthopedist, or me (if it involves the foot/ankle)...
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Not I, unless it was beyond my expertise or required a procedure. And that would apply to my whole group in NY
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My internal practitioner (who is also my PCP) ordered the tests and diagnosed my bursitis and osteoporosis. I don't see why you'd need a specialist for that.
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How did they "treat" your bursitis?
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Well, in many cases, bursitis does require a procedure... So there's that...
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Yes, but the procedure is to simply drain the fluid. I must have drained 100 olecranon bursas as well as patellar effusions over the years, and most of the remaining ones resolve with conservative treatment. I don't think most internists would have a problem doing that.
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Quote:
Must be my boyish good looks and charming personality...
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Personally, I don't do feet , so I'll send you mine as well. |
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A shot in the shoulder
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Just got through a bout of severe bursitis in hip. Diagnosed via thorough exam and xrays. Treated with 6 day prednisone medication - felt considerable pain relief in 48 hours and almost 100% relief two weeks later. Discuss possible side effects of prednisone with your Dr.
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Rheumatologist
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I used Dr Naproxen Sodium who referred me to Dr Bourbon (pronounced bore bone) . All good now
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