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Does Anybody Have Any Advice On How To Convince My GP That I Need A Referral To A Rheumatologist? My MRIs Show I Have AS..
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I have seen several specialists over the past, chiropractors, acupuncturists, PTs, and plenty of self-medication, also had MRIs stating I had AS (and stenosis) as read by the Radiologist. Unfortunately, the Dr. overlooked that and honed in on the vertebra with disc bulges and herniation. I was given injections in my spine. and referred for PT. This same thing went on for years, I went to a different Dr. (Neurologist too) and basically, the same thing happened. Except, this time none of the injec… read more

posted September 29, 2022
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Some of your symptom sound like caudal equina. If they continue do not let them be ignored. It is an emergent condition. Does your insurance require a referral? Some don’t. Perhaps you could make an appointment for yourself.

posted September 30, 2022

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