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Expert Profile: Tracy

Expertise:  I am not a doctor but I have spent the last 7 years in chronic pain from numerous lumbar back surgeries and L4/L5 fusion surgery. I can answer questions about most treatments, traditional and alternative therapies. I can answer questions about the many pain medicines used to treat chronic pain. I can also answer questions and give practical advice on all aspects of living with chronic pain. I am NOT a doctor and I have not had any formal medical training so I CANNOT GIVE YOU A DIAGNOSIS!

Experience in the area
I have spent the last 7 years in chronic pain due to a lower back injury. I have had just about every treatment, therapy and alternative treatment, including massage therapy, acupuncture and rekki. I have been to more pain specialists than I can remember and I have been put on almost every pain medicine available.

Organizations
I have been involved with the American pain foundation for about 3 years. I am also an active participant on several chronic pain message boards. I am a member of several local chronic pain support groups. I also volunteer at a local organization that helps people that are disabled and in chronic pain find the information, resources and support needed to cope with living with disability and chronic pain.

Education/Credentials
I have not had any formal medical education but I have done extensive research on available treatments and therapies. I have also done extensive research on the different pain medicines used in the treatment of pain.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 240
Knowledge   9.75   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.88   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
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1
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
44
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
I really appreciate Tracy's compassion and understanding. Sometimes just finding someone like this helps the situation. I think that sometimes when
(Annette on 02/11/08)
Thanks Tracy for responding to my question. I really appreciate both of your honesty and help. Especially the information regarding the IDEPT in case
(Tiffany on 10/20/07)
thanx...I will email you...I am between Balt and Wash DC...just for your info. Take care.
(Brian on 08/11/07)
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Recent Answers from Tracy
2008-02-06  arthritis and managing my time Hi Annette, I found your question in our answer pool and thought that I may be able to help. I am so sorry to hear of your problem. I can completely understand how overwhelming it can be to try...
2008-01-11  abrupt and unwanted changes being made to an effective treatment plan Hi Todd, I found your question in our answer pool and thought I might be able to help. I understand your concerns but I do not think that there is anyway for your wife to prevent her doctor from referring...
2007-12-21  Back Pain Hi Tiff, Sorry it has taken me a while to reply to your question. I am recovering from surgery. On the first appointment with a pain management specialist they will go through the cause of your pain...
2007-12-12  left rib cage Hello Kayla, I do not know a great deal about acute rib cage pain, I mostly know about chronic pain (usually chronic back pain), so I do not know how much I can help. I do know that you can get gas...
2007-10-10  Cortisone shots for degenerative lumbar spinal syndrome Hi Tiffany, I saw your question in our question pool and thought I might be able to help. A doctor, who is an intervention pain management doctor, I talked to recently said that if the first few steroid...
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