I see a similar Question: somebody also is worried about Neropathy and Diabetes.
I am Diabetical for Ten years Now and Inject Insulin, 18 Months ago I had Sciatica and Lower Back Pain that has not dissapeared.
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Do I need a referral from my doctor to get an appointment to see a neurologist?
I am currently seeing my doctor for a number of things including neuropathy, diabetes and 2 herniated discs in my lower back. He has told me several times that he can not treat me for long term chronic pain yet has only referred me to a pain specialist who only does injections on my back and doesn't help with the pain for the neuropathy. I have explained to him numerous times that the injections aren't helping with the leg and feet throbbing pain due to the neuropathy. He still refuses to refer me to a neurologist and keeps telling me to go to the pain specialist.
2006-11-16 04:38:57 · 1 answers · asked by Samuel C 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Seriously, get a new doctor. Find someone who will actually LISTEN to you. Doctors who listen are out there, you just have to find them.
2006-11-16 04:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by AzOasis8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-13 19:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by Fausto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this might sound kind of strange, but have you been checked for a kidney infection? diabetics sometimes are prone to kidney infections and problems..especially with uncontrolled blood sugars..your kidneys are located on your lower back side..and can cause a lot of discomfort if an infection is untreated...just a thought..good luck...also, i've been diabetic for 41 years (type 1) and have had a kidney transplant.
2006-11-16 09:14:56 · answer #3 · answered by nanster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋