Dr. Gabor Racz

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Dr. Gabor Racz

Anesthesiology

Lubbock, TX

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I specialize in

Anesthesiology

I have been in practice

22 years

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Backaches

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Locally

Neck pain

1st

Locally

Spinal stenosis

1st

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Complex regional pain syndrome

Locally

Caring

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Dr. Tarek Shahbandar

Dr Racz is one of the pioneers of modern day pain medicine. He should be allowed a doc score of 99 on day one.

Dr. Ihab Ibrahim

He is great!

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I was educated and trained at

Medical / Graduate School

unknown

1998

Dr. Gabor Racz

I've won the following awards

Top Anesthesiologist, Lubbock, TX

Winter 2013

Thought Leader, Lubbock, TX

Winter 2013

Top Anesthesiologist, Texas

Summer 2013

Most Influential, Lubbock, TX

Winter 2013

Top Doctor, Lubbock, TX

Winter 2013

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Dr. Gabor Racz agreed with
Dr. Paul Grin's answer:

Hi, I'm Currently Seeking a New PCP and/or a Specialist (pain management) Who is Familiar With TMJ SYNDROME. Thank You. In brief: See OFP specialist

The Orofacial Pain specialists provide diagnosis and treatment of pain in the head, face and TMJ.

They are the experts in this field and TMJ alignment. Look for OFP specialist near you.

ANALGESIA PAIN MANAGEMENT TMJ (TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT) DISORDERS

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Dr. Gabor Racz answered:

Why doesn't a pregnant patient in the trendelenburg position risk aortocaval compression? In brief: Caval compression

The weight of the uterus may compress and even occlude the large vein in the abdomen Be in the Left lateral position to avoid it Gabor Racz MD ...See more

COMPRESSION PREGNANT FEMALE HEALTH PREGNANCY

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Dr. Gabor Racz answered:

How does ketamine affect the brain? In brief: Pain and anesthesia

Ketamine is a controlled substance.

Addictive, Dissociates the brain and an NMDA antagonist Causes nystagmus, halucination double vision- should be used by trained physicians Growing illicit use and disasters when used by addicts .Gabor Racz MD ...See more

KETALAR KETAMINE

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Dr. Gabor Racz answered:

How effective is fentanyl (Duragesic) for treating complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)? In brief: Not very

The condition needs to be treated and not masked. Gabor Racz

COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME DURAGESIC FENTANYL SUBLIMAZE

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Dr. Gabor Racz answered:

I have chronic pain. Always inflamed. Only affects upper back and neck. Slight bulge c2 and 3. I was getting trigger point injections but those quit working. Norco 5/325 was like taking nothing. I don't know what else to do. Have also tried cymbalta and a In brief: C5-6 pain

You may have more than C2-3 but C5-6 will give you upper back neck and shoulder pain.

Our best results are with site specific catheter delivered medications. You need to be examined and make sure you have an up to date MRI. Should prevent surgery in most cases great response so long as you follow up with neural flossing exercises.\See a well qualified pain physician ...See more

CHRONIC PAIN SYNDROME CYMBALTA DULOXETINE HYDROCODONE AND ACETAMINOPHEN NORCO PERSISTENT PAIN TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS

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Dr. Gabor Racz answered:

Where can I buy secobarbital? In brief: Ask your doctor.

If you need it the chances are that your doctor will help.

All pharmacies can get it. Gabor Racz

SECOBARBITAL

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Dr. Gabor Racz answered:

Would it be safe to take two oxycodone and one hydrocodone-acetaminophen together? In brief: Why?

It is never a good idea to take anything unless your prescribing doctor tells you to .

Better to find a solution! Gabor Racz MD

ACETAMINOPHEN HYDROCODONE OXYCODONE OXYIR PANADOL ROXICODONE TEMPRA

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Dr. Gabor Racz answered:

The vains in my wrist appear more visibly and begin to hurt. In brief: Unusual - evaluate

Veins do not usually hurt unless the are obstructed or part of a bigger problem like CRPS Early treatment or recognition may make a difference Could also be nothing to worry about -need to be evaluated by a physician ...See more

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Dr. Gabor Racz answered:

Can weightlifters use narcotic analgesics? In brief: Not recommended

If weight lifting hurts - need to find out why or you should not be doing it.

It should be fun. Need to see a trainer - let it heal and start under supervision If it still hurts you must see a physician

ANALGESIC NARCOTIC

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Dr. Gabor Racz answered:

Can you give me advice with getting rid of blood patch after popping pimple? In brief: Make sure its "pimpl

Pimples do not usually bleed.

May have been a hemangioma or you are taking medications that "tho" your blood- like aspirin coumadin (warfarin) etc Time will take care of it ! If it is growing - go to the ER ...See more

PIMPLES

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