Dr. Richard Rosenthal
Pain Management
Provo, UT
38 years experience male
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About
Bio
Richard Rosenthal MD is board certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, Addiction Medicine and Interventional Pain Medicine. He graduated medical school in 1985 and anesthesia residency in 1993. He is the medical director of the Utah Center for Pain Management and Research (dba Nexus Pain Care). He is also the editor of the interventional pain section of the widely read journal Practical Pain Management. He is the director of a one year fellowship in interventional pain medicine which has graduated 10 fellows. He has taught physicians in both the United States and Europe how to correctly perform various spinal procedures . He has authored several scientific articles and book chapters on topics in the specialty of pain medicine. He is also involved in clinical research and has served as an expect witness in malpractice cases. His clinic was recently awarded the excellence in multi-disciplinary pain care award by the World Institute of Pain (one of only 4 clinics in the United States to receive the award). Dr Rosenthal is the author of the widely read chapter on radiofrequency lesioning for the treatment of spinal diseases published in Waldmans textbook "Pain Management."
SpecialtiesDoctors 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.
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
Licenses
United States: Utah, Wyoming
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266 Answers
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 38 years experience
Yes: There is no adverse interaction between these two medications.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Back or Leg Pain: There are two types, one causes back pain and the other leg pain. Both seem to get worse with standing or walking. Don't assume you have spinal sten... Read More
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No: The symptoms of spinal stenosis can sometimes mimic those of vascular disease (clogging of blood vessels). I would see your doctor and get this check... Read More
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Small chance: There appears to be a genetic predisposition to the condition-relatives of people with fibromyalgia are more likely to have it. It seems to run in fa... Read More
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No: However, there are many ways of increasing endorphins other than exercise and/or taking drugs. For example, meditation will increase endorphins as wi... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Degenerative discs: A compressed disc is one which has lost some of its water resulting in the disc becoming thinner (less height). It is referred to by doctors as a deg... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: I would go back and get them to clarify the finding. The is no anatomical structure referred to as ischium vertebrae. Whatever the problem, I am guess... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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See below: There are many ways of increasing endorphins-for example exercise (the most well known way of increasing endorphins). Other ways to increase endorphi... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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See you doctor: There are finally medications that have been shown to help relieve the symptoms-lyrica, cymbalta, and savella (milnacipran). In addition, regular aer... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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We all go though thi: I am sorry to hear you're going through a difficult period in life; this happens to all of us at some time or another. My best recommendation is to w... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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See doctor: You need to see your doctor to get a diagnosis because, although unlikely, this could be something serious. Ask if this could be a trigger point (a t... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Difficult to know: If your son is a normal healthy child, then these symptoms are likely caused by a viral infection and you can monitor him at home. If, however, he ha... Read More
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A 57-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 38 years experience
No: Myofacial pain in the area around the jaw it not likely related to injury of the spine.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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It depends: Of course it depends on the type of workout you are doing. In general, the best overall stretching program is a yoga workout three times a week. Thi... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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It Depends: Primary care doctors all have areas of special interest. If your doctor interest is in muscle and joint disorders, he/she would be able to help, it n... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Sciatica is a non specific term that means tingling and pain in the leg. It says nothing about the cause. You should get it checked out because it c... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Many possibilities: There are several causes for si joint pain but spinal canal narrowing is not one of them. Narrowing of the spinal canal in the lumbar spine does not c... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Not necessarily: Acetomenophen, whether taken orally or per recum, is absorbed into the bloodstream and circulates to its site of action. There is no advantage to take... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Pillow under knees: Sciatica pain is most severe when the legs are straight so sleep on your back with a pillow rolled up and placed underneath your knees.
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Yes: Exercise is the best way to combat excess weight. Although most people think aerobic exercise is best for weight control, it is actually untrue. In ... Read More
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Aching: The pain from fms is usually described as a constant aching sensation. People say it feels like they have they have over exerted themselves while lift... Read More
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Unknown: Although there has been a lot written about mattresses and back pain, there has never been a definitive study proving there is any correlation between... Read More
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No: Fibromyalgia is thought to be caused by a neurochemical deficit in the brain (low brain chemicals). This manifests itself as muscle pains but is in f... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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No: Fibromyalgia can not be diagnosed by blood tests, MRI or other such tests. It is strictly a clinical diagnosis made by taking a careful history and pe... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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No: Fibromyalgia involves all parts of the body. Your symptoms sound like they are coming from the spine. See your family docor for a referral to a pain s... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Anti-seizure med: Tegratol is used for treatment of seizures but also has a specific use for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (an extremely severe type of facial ... Read More
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Combination medicine: I agree with dr rosenfeld but would add that the combination of hydrocodone with an anti-inflammatory (such as motrin) will work better.
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Unknown: Although fibromyalgia can be transmitted genetically (it tends to run in families), no one really knows why someone gets it and others do not. There ... Read More
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Not really: It is a chronic disease that most patients must find a way to live with. However, some patients find the symptoms go away after a while but i wouldn'... Read More
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No: Fibromyalgia involves the total body-patients have pain above and below the waist and on the right and left sides of the body. Spinal stenosis is a r... Read More
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See below: The patient is positioned on a procedure table with a machine called a c-arm over them. Then the doctor uses fluoroscopic imaging to guide a needle t... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Exercise and meds: The best way to manage fibro is with mild daily aerobic exercise. However if you need further help, there are some new medications approved for the tr... Read More
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No: Fibromyalgia is much more common than ms.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Pain medications: 8 mg of hydormorphone is approximately equal in strength to 10 mg of oxycodone. Neither medication is more effective in everybody. You have to see f... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Find out the cause: The best answer is to determine the exact cause of the pain and have it treated. To do this, you have to go to an experienced pain specialist. If thi... Read More
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See you doctor: Both headache and dizziness can be signs of something serious and should be evaluated by a professional. I can't answer further without more informat... Read More
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Headache Meds: First, any patient with headaches should have them completely evaluated. To prevent ha, many doctors recommend various cardiac or anti-seizure medica... Read More
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Not used for pain: Diprivan (propofol) is referred to as a hypnotic. It is a drug which induces sleep. It is not consider to be an analgesic. It can only be given iv... Read More
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Chronic painful Dz: Rsd is a chronic progressive condition characterized by pain, swelling, temperature/ color changes of the affected extremity. The pain can spread to ... Read More
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Spinal nerve block: A lumber spinal nerve block is used to deposit steroids directly on the inflamed nerve causing the radiculopathy.
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Don't try: There is no need for a hospital admission to treat back pain. To solve the problem, find an experienced pain specialist and get it treated.
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Keep Trying: You can get help if you need it. Simply pick up the phone, call three psychologists in your area and make an appointment with each one. That way you... Read More
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No need special diet: Just a health diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables along with daily exercise is the best advise for living with any chronically painful condition... Read More
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Not necessarily: Although these symptoms are consistent with migraine with aura, they can be caused by a lot of other, more serious things. It is really best to see a... Read More
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Any: All otc pain relievers are safe when taken by a health person at the prescribed doses.
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Seek medical care: To find out, you're going to need the help of a well trained spine specialist. The cause of back pain can be discovered but requires the help of a me... Read More
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Call parents: Call her parents immediately. If you can't get them, call an ambulance and the police.
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See MD immediately: I am not certain what is causing the problem but i recommend you get in to see a dermatologist immediately. The skin acts as a barrier to prevent org... Read More
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Tramadol=Opiate: A common misconception is that tramadol is not an opiate. In fact, it is. An opiate is defined as a medication that binds to a specific type of rece... Read More
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See side effects: Topomax has a wide variety of uses. It is used to treat everything from migraines, binge eating, alcoholism and post traumatic stress disorder. Side... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Rosenthal is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rosenthal is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you! I'll add some yoga to my routine. I got a Fitbit pedometer and it has motivated me to walk. Steps increased from 4,000 steps to over 7,000 average. Some days over 10,000. Used to do yoga, f...Read More
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I have back pain in my middle upper back where my epidural was 3 months ago. The pain sometimes travels around to my stomach about 3 inches
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I get pain below my left knee. 2 times I went completrly numb to feet. Also terrible pins & needles in fingers. My neurologist testing nrve
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Utah School of Medicine, UT
Graduated 1985MD
Awards
Master of Spinal Injections, Exellence in Pain Practice Award
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HealthTap Scholar
Affiliations
Provista
Nexus Pain Care
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