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I am experiencing low back pain. the following also describes me: back pain. i need a referral to a pain management doctor. what should i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many people begin: with their own primary care physician. That doctor will assess and offer treatment options. If the situation can't be handled at that provider's level - one possible referral option would be to a pain specialist.

Answered 6/22/2017

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