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anyone feel more burning/numbness when sitting
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@sunnyflower it is not an easy decision to make. May I suggest talking to the physician who wants to prescribe a medication. Discuss your concerns and if the benefits outweigh the risks. What are the goals you want to achieve? Be prepared to ask questions. Doctors don’t want their time wasted. I believe they will be more cooperative with organized patients. Besides being organized will allow more time for you to ask questions anyways. I would take all the input, think about it before coming to a conclusion. If need be, do more research of your own with the internet and/or by making phone calls. Best of luck!
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Yes, I agree. I address that talk we already had with my doctor in the post you are replying to.
I worked as a Medical Assistant in patient care for over 20 years. My career goal was to be a Physician Assistant and had extra training outside my job. The providers I worked with knew where I was heading so they were training me along the way. They were great! Then I became too sick to continue pursuing my goal.
I have been a patient with many specialists for over 35 years. I pretty much know the drill and what makes for a happy doctor. That is to keep them on schedule!!
As the saying goes, everything in medicine is a
benefit /risk ratio and often a no-win; quality of life with unwanted consequences. Medicine, part science and part art of practice.
I am grateful for the wonderful care I've received over the years. Not perfect and not all wonderful, but most.
Warm regards, Sunnyflower