A member asked:
Good morning, i have a question. i was told that i needed to go see a pain management doctor for chronic pain. i have tmj & carpal tunnel.
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Other options: An oral surgeon should be able to handle the TMJ issues and carpal tunnel can be treated by orthopedist or rheumatologist.
Answered 3/1/2016
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Yes: I agree. Anyone with Chronic pain in more than one region of the body will probably benefit from a more comprehensive approach to their pain. Pain management doc might not be enough but its a start :)
Answered 6/27/2015
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See specialists.: Most carpal tunnel problems can be successfully treated by a hand surgeon. TMJ problems are managed well by orofacial-TMJ docs.
Answered 3/3/2016
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2 separate problems: 1. See Orofacial Pain specialist for TMJ diagnosis and treatment. 2. See a neurosurgeon for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 8/12/2015
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Consider: If the source of your pain is solely TMJ and CTS, you could see a dentist for the former and a hand specialist for the latter.
Answered 5/18/2016
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