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Psoriatic arthritis, herniated low back disk, bulging neck disk. any ok pain doc that can help? crying, losing sleep, grades drop, life poor, norco=/=

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Ask family doc: When looking for specialists, 2 options come to mind. 1st, ask your family doc. Often s/he can treat ; manage chronic pain ; depression. Or refer you to appropriate specialist. 2nd, ask your insurer which specialists are in your plan. Good luck!

Dr Dinhofer agreed

Answered 5/5/2014

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