Pain Management doctors are helpful. However, it is best to stay with a Rheumatologist for proper treatment and exploration of many options available today. Best, @A myRAteam Member 😊❤️❤️

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Hi @A myRAteam Member,
I use a Pain Management Doctor to receive Facet Block shots in my back Lumbar areas for damaged disks along my spine. These have nothing to do with my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am sure the Pain Management Doctor treats other issues because my doctor is very well read about Rheumatoid Arthritis and other Arthritis problems. I hope this information is helpful to you. Best, BetsyNegronLugo 😊❤️❤️

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Please don’t go. What that means is opiates. I did same thing two years ago. Rhumy sent me. They gave me pills. I was like ok. I had never taken a pill for pain. Then after awhile I needed higher strength. Then higher strength type. Before you know it your addicted . And coming off sucks. I would go. Butvrefuse any opiates.

I see a physiatrist to control pain from RA and fibromyalgia

I agree stay away from the opioids if you can. I have other ailments as well , but my pain management helped me get to surgeons who could help me. I had 2 spine stimulators (kind of like a tens unit inside) put in. I am finding more relief from those then the pain pills. I also agree that addiction is a disease. I was on pain meds for many, many years and weaned off them. I wish you all the best and less pain for all of us!