When should i seek out a specialist for pain management? at what point is it appropriate to consult with a pain management specialist?

Your Choice: If your pain is not being controlled by your current medications, you need to either discuss changes with your current physician, or request a referral to a pain specialist.

Treatment: Typically, if you have on going pain for more than 30 to 90 days, you may need to see a pain specialist assuming other causes cannot be identified or treated.

Pain specialist: If your pain persists for more than couple weeks or if your pain progressively worsens, you might benefit from evaluation and treatment from a pain specialist.