Dr. Geoffrey Tyson
Pain Management
Mountlake Terrace, WA
41 years experience male
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Our pain management practice employs the latest procedures in medical science to provide the most effective treatments for managing chronic pain. Our goal is to restore and maintain the highest level of well-being for our patients by listening and responding with empathy and respect.
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Pain Management
Licenses
United States: Washington
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281 Answers
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Tooth ache treatment: Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen might reduce the pain somewhat but the definitive treatment should be to see a dentist and treat the underlying cause. Over... Read More
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A 59-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Yes.: The shingles vaccine is indicated for anyone over the age of 50 or if you are at higher risk for development of shingles, such as having some form of ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Tooth ache treatment: Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen might reduce the pain somewhat but the definitive treatment should be to see a dentist and treat the underlying cause. Over... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Probably not: I am not aware of an association between carbonated beverages and arthritis.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
No: Caffeine is a relatively safe substance. It does enhance wakefulness and alertness. Reducing it should not improve brain function and may, during the ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
See Pain Doctor: During a CABG the chest wall is spread to get access to the heart. It is possible that the intercostal nerves were damaged which could lead to a persi... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
New onset back pain: If the pain has been there for several weeks you should see a good primary care provider to have a full history taken and a good physical examination.... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Death: The answer depends on the type of pain pill. Over the counter pills such as Ibuprofen (motrin), naprosyn (naproxen) and Acetaminophen (tylenol) and ca... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Sounds viral: Based on what you're saying it sounds like a viral infection but i would get in to see your primary care physician to get checked out just to be sure.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
No: You should get back in to see your surgeon if you are still having pain. You may have adhesions or a hernia that is giving you persistent pain.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
See your doctor: Your description could be lots of things but i would definitely recommend getting into your primary care provider for an evaluation.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Yes: Yes. What may represent a fatal overdose for one patient may be tolerated by another patient. Any combination of opiates such as Codeine with other dr... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
See a rheumatologist: A good rheumatologist might come up with a treatment plan that would minimize the amount of pain medication that you take. Hypermobility can occur wit... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Go see a doctor now: If you haven't yet been evaluated then you should get in for an evaluation immediately. What you describe could be a number of things, some of which a... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Fibromyalgia symptom: Tender muscles and fatigue.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Possibly: What you describe is more likely a Lyrica (pregabalin) side effect than a tramadol side effect. You should see the doctor who prescribed them to discu... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Most likely: Lomotil and topamax (topiramate) should be able to be taken safely together. The big question is are you on Lomotil chronically and if so why? Has any... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Lomotil (diphenoxylat and atropine) overdose: Lomotil (diphenoxylat and atropine) is a weak opiate which could, in a worse case scenario. Kill you in an overdose. The patient should go immediately... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Maybe: Actiq is not the best breakthrough pain medication in my opinion. It is expensive and from my experience doesn't work better than less expensive oral ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Yes: Suboxone and Xanax (alprazolam) are drugs in the opiate and benzodiazepine class of medications respectively, both of which can cause physical depende... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Nope: The only pain killer that would help you enjoy your honeymoon is an air tight prenuptial agreement.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Lots of things: There are a lot of things that can cause pain in the abdomen. If this is persistent then you should be seen by a doctor immediately.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Spinal cord stim: Spinal cord stimulation can provide dramatic relief of certain types of pain that doesn't respond to more conservative treatment measures or continues... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Pain from cavity: Pain after a cavity is filled shouldn't be severe. There might be some gum irritation for a day or two that would probably respond to over the counter... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Addiction: He should get an evaluation from a physician who is certified in addiction medicine by the american society of addiction medicine, and follow the trea... Read More
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A member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
See a doctor: If the pain has been there for several years you should see a good primary care provider to have a full history taken and a good physical examination.... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Maybe: If those symptoms persist then you should see your doctor as there are a lot of other possibilities, some of them serious., .
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
See a doctor now: He should be evaluated by a good neurologist immediately. The primary concern is that he might be about to have a massive stroke.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Get tested: The only way to tell for sure would be to get a serum pregnancy test. I would get in to see your regular doctor to have that done and to be checked ou... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Something else: Most likely those symptoms are something else. I would get in to see your primary care doctor for a checkup.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
See doctor: A trip to your primary care provider is indicated. It could be lots of different things.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Many things: I would talk to your primary care doctor and if they can't solve the problem get a referral to a pain management specialist who does cervical spine in... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Low but not zero: Chances are small but not zero. Contact your doctor for follow-up.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Could be infection: Sounds like most likely cause is an infection. You should see a primary care doctor for an examination. They will probably prescribe antibiotics.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
See your doctor: This could be any other number of things. You should see your doctor for a good check up.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
See doctor: There are a long list of things that can cause constant back pain. You need to go see your doctor for an examination.
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A female asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Maybe: Might be some joint capse laxity but if it doesn't cause pain or limit your activity i wouldn't do anything about it.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Are there any serious side effects or permanent problems associated with use of pain relief patches?
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Potentially: That depends on the type of patch. Fentanyl patches if misused can be fatal.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Many things: There are many things that can cause the pain you describe. Your best bet is to see your doctor for a good examination.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Probably not: Sounds like two separate problems. See your primary care doctor.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Rest and OTC meds: Rest and otc pain medications such as Ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
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A 45-year-old male asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Not sure: Sounds like a neuropathic pain condition. I would go see a regular doctor or a neurologist.
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A 50-year-old male asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Probably not: That doesn't sound like occipital neuralgia to me. I would go see a regular doctor for evaluation. He might want to refer you to an ENT specialist.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Sciatic pain: I assume you mean sciatic nerve pain. There are lots of potential causes for this but if it has been going on for more than a couple of days i would c... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
See your lung doctor: That sounds like could be serious. I would get back in to see your lung doctor for reevaluation.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
See doctor: The symptoms don't suggest anything specific. I would get in to see her doctor.
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A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Probably nothing bad: That doesn't sound like it is likely anything too serious but should probably be checked out anyway. There are some relatively rare neurological condi... Read More
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A female asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Helps pain: The opiate class of medications can reduce pain in some types of arthritis. Best you be evaluated by a rheumatologist who can prescribe the best medic... Read More
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A 73-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Maybe: Maybe. It depends on where the stitches are and how long they have been in. I would ask your doctor question.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Pain Management 41 years experience
Treat and refer: They would probably treat any acute pain and refer you either to a hospital er or a neurologist for further evaluation if they didn't feel there was a... Read More
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Jul 27, 2013
He is the best. Makes me feel he is there to help me and when I hurt & Dr. Tyson is trying everything to help me I can see his frustration and like he is hurting right along with me. I will never go...Read More
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Aug 26, 2012
Awesome doc. Listens to patient's issues and does thorough evaluation. Open to multiple/alternative treatment options. Highly recommended - Puget Sound area.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Tyson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Wow! Thank you for offering a different solution. I am 37yrs old and want to be able to enjoy life with my 2yr old son without being sedated by meds or exhausted from pain. hopefully this will allow t...Read More
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Thank u this was very helpful! I have booked in for a blood test tomorrow and we will be able to identify the problem!
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Yes I have been checked by a doctor said my backs so that he asked how I can manage I need pain meds it's costing my job I Need right docter
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Temple University School of Medicine PA
Graduated 1982MD
Medical/Graduate school
Temple University School of Medicine
Graduated 1982MD
Medical/Graduate school
Temple University School of Medicine, PA
Graduated 1982MD
Residency
Duke University Medical Center
Residency
Swedish Medical Center
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR
Awards
Thought Leader, Second Place, Seattle, WA - Winter
2013
Top Pain Management Specialist , Second Place, Washington - Winter
2013
Top Pain Management Specialist , Second Place, Washington - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American Academy of Pain Medicine
American Society of Anesthesiologists
International Spine Intervention Society
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