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Is it possible for a psychologist to recommend your pain doctor lower your narcotic pain meds?
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Yes: I do it all the time. The question is, "will anyone listen?" of course, each pain management case is different - but whenever it is possible to reduce or eliminate pain medication (narcoctic especially, but all) it should be done. So much of success with pain management depends on you and that can be a difficult but rewarding challenge. Psychotherapy with a health psychologist can be a big help!
Answered 9/28/2016
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