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Members shared which doctors they see for degenerative disc disease, with the most common recommendations being a rheumatologist for diagnosis... Read more

Members shared which doctors they see for degenerative disc disease, with the most common recommendations being a rheumatologist for diagnosis and management, a physical therapist for exercises and movement strategies, and a pain specialist to help control symptoms. Several members mentioned mixed experiences with chiropractors, with some finding relief and others experiencing increased pain or being turned away due to the severity of their condition, while others explored options like prolotherapy injections and laser therapy. A recurring theme was the frustration of navigating multiple specialists across overlapping conditions, affording treatment, and feeling dismissed by doctors who attributed pain to weight rather than the disease itself.