Dr. Romanth Waghmarae
Pain Management
Williamsville, NY
41 years experience male
Locations
Integrative Pain and Wellness Associates
Williamsville, NY
About
Bio
Graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Did my Internship in Internal Medicine, Surgery and OB/GYN
Did 6mo in Critical Care Medicine
Did 12 mo in Anesthesia
In the USA did 12 mo in Pediatrics
Did Full Anesthesia Residency
Was Chief Resident
Fellowship was in Pain Managment and Pediatric Anesthesia
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pain Management
Addiction Medicine
Licenses
United States: Florida, New York
Languages spoken
Gujarati, Swahili
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Shingles: Firstly you have to have had chickenpox at some stage. The virus goes dormant and then later gets reactivated giving you "shingles".
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry: While it is true that your psychiatrist may not be comfortable or familiar with all the pain medications and he may want you to see a pain specialist ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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New pain: This is done by having a medical evaluation done.
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THC and pain: Cannabinoids do have an effect on pain but no effect on inflammation. They work on the the cb 1 receptor for its effect. Unfortunately the cb 1 recept... Read More
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Cocaine: Yes - in more ways than you can imagine.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Cordocentesis: This really depends on who is doing the procedure. IT is done under Ultrasound guidance. One has to see the position of the placenta - anterior placen... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Tendonitis: Pain medication may be prescribed for this. It all depends on the examination. One could also use topicals, tens, cold laser , pt etc..
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Fibromyalgia: The current feeling is avoid using opioids in fibromyalgia. This does not mean that in severe cases opioids should not be used. Docotrs have to justif... Read More
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Narcotic vs Opioid: Naproxen is definitely not a "narcotic". I would caution against the use of the term "narcotic" as this implies the illegal use of a legitimate drug. ... Read More
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Neither ...?: The answer really depends on the type of pain - its not a simple answer. Thc is federally illegal (irrespective of individual states). Marinol is lega... Read More
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Lillies: I assume you mean lilly the flower. Yes this can you may have an allergy to them.
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Disability: There is no uniformity about this - most western countries have standards - many countries do not have these. So I would suggest you look close at whi... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Scrotal hematoma: THis is not a cause of testis atrophy. However injury to the testis its-self can cause atrophy.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Nausea: Most painkillers have an opioid base. Opioids do cause nausea.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Sneezing: NO - sneezing involves quite a significant contraction of the abdominal muscles and this can cause pain.
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Charges: In NOrth America it is the norm to pay if you want copies of your medical records. There is a cost factor associated with this.
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Metaxalone: This is usually 6gm . It will cause liver issues.
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Ankle: Whenever you hurt your ankle and it is swollen and you cannot walk easily one has to make sure you do not have a fracture - so please go and get an x-... Read More
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Multiple: This is quite possible but really depends on what the procedures are.
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Valerian hydroxizine: Both produce drowsiness so its really not a good idea.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Paracetamol: Based on what you say you are taking 1gm of acetaminophen a day. This is quite an acceptable dose. You should not expect to have any issues with the l... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Medication: All medications have limitations. Neurontin (gabapentin) is a calcium channel modulator and this is the reason when the pain is really bad the TRamado... Read More
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Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl): Yes certainly it can cause drowsiness. Different levels of responses can be noted in people. Clearly here the side effects are excessive. Its not a go... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Carpal tunnel: you may want to consider a trail of steroid oral, or steroid injection into the carpal tunnel may also be an option. PT may also help. There rea pai... Read More
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Doctor?: Initially it was because we wanted to help sick people and do good for people. In these times it is no longer fun - government and politics and insur... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Back and leg pain: Baclofen is really for muscle spasms. It has no pain effect. You must have had spasms hence you were given Baclofen. This can be used prn (when needed... Read More
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Alcoholism: All the medications used do not help you to stop drinking - they just help you decrease the daily consumption. You still need to do other things to as... Read More
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Spider bite: The real issue is if bite is venomous. If the site is raised, red and larger than bite then you may need to see your doctor for possible medication. I... Read More
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Jogging: Its probably due to the increase in respiratory rate causing drying of the trachea, bronchi etc... making them feel "raw"
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Tampon: You have an infection. Septicemia has been known when the tampon is left in too long. Cramping is normal.
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Scrotal motion: Motion of the scrotum skin and the testis is very normal.
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DJD: Certainly a hard surface may be better. But this is not true for everyone. The best was to determine this is to try it out.
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Sunglasses: There are options that can be placed onto the visor instead so you would not have to wear the sunglasses.
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Adhesions: Adhesions do not grow. They are almost impossible to see on CT-Scan unless they are significantly large. Sometimes you can make out the locations beca... Read More
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Hydrocortisone: The main reason is to decrease irritation till the fissure heals. Long term use over time will thin the skin and mucus membrane. So use it as long as ... Read More
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Complex: Without knowing all the issues we cannot even start to offer advise or help.
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Etoh and xanax (alprazolam): This is a bad combination. You never take a sedative after excessive consumption of alcohol. 6 glasses of wine is considered excessive. Alcohol may ma... Read More
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Migraines: Talk to your GP about INfusion treatments that are available and also nerve blocks that can be beneficial. Also do not forget the possible use of Trip... Read More
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Shingles: This is not country specific. Shingles arises due to previous exposure to chickenpox.
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?urine test: I assume you are talking about the urine test- Yes you will fail the test.
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Alcohol and xanax (alprazolam): Definitely not. Both can cause Central depression and have been know to cause death. Mixing alcohol with central nervous system depressants is not a ... Read More
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?pregnant: If this was the normal time for your period - then very unlikely that you could be pregnant.
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Chicken pox: sorry but those scars cannot be removed. Unfortunately with Chickenpox scarring can be seen especially if the lesions are bad and extensive. Scratchin... Read More
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Elixir: Sure you can - especially if you cannot swallow tablets.
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Tobacco: Hopefully nothing will happen. THe biggest issue is that the particles may lead to a localized pneumonia due to them being stuck deeper down the bronc... Read More
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Steroids and alcohol: Its never a good idea. Steroids do increase the Ulcer risk and alcohol will just help the process. I guess a single glass of wine probably will not do... Read More
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Foot pain: NO - this long term use is not associated with foot pain.
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Voltaren (diclofenac): without knowing what other medication you are taking - the question cannot be answered.
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Pain Management 41 years experience
?foot drop: Firstly this is rare after a fasciotomy. See the doctor who did the fasciotomy. Secondly was the fasciotomy done under local? Also was a tourniquet us... Read More
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Cramp: From what you describe - it sounds like muscle. Just pay attention to posture when doing such things
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Jun 17, 2013
An excellent physician. Well regarding nationally. Frequently asked to speak to groups on a national level.
Aug 23, 2013
Very Knowledgeable. Thank you for your input.
Jan 16, 2013
An excellent physician. Very knowledgeable.
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Thank you. The kind I had arnt able to be cut in half. I have completely run out and am horribly sick. Not vomiting thankfully but feel like death. It will be a hard few weeks. I don't have an opport...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you for confirming that the UR doctor that denied my doctors RFA for ESI is absolutely an idiot. I am now more confident when I go before a judge at the WCAB. He h...Read More
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Have seen copays go up over years. Have to be on Aetna because 2 hospital systems control both healthcare and insurance markets in Pittsburgh. UPMC won't take Highmark. Visa Versa. Thank you!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of the Witwatersrand
Graduated 1982MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Buffalo, NY - Winter
2013
Most Influential, First Place, Buffalo, NY - Winter
2013
Top Pain Management Specialist , First Place, New York - Winter
2013
Affiliations
International Association for the Study of Pain
International Neuromodulation Society
North American Neuromodulation Society
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