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 Debra
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Topic starter 24/07/2023 9:10 am  

Hi been a ling time since I’ve been here. 
My pain Dr retired and the one he referred me to isn’t helpful. 

l live in Melbourne can anyone suggest any pain Drs please. 

Taking it one step at a time 🙂


   
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 Johnno
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24/07/2023 3:44 pm  

Is there a Melbournian on site who can help 

as long as I wake up alive I'm happy Because it could be worse


   
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Topic starter 24/07/2023 8:06 pm  

Thanks, hopefully someone can help

Taking it one step at a time 🙂


   
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31/07/2023 4:43 pm  

I'm Melbournian born and bred!

I had to change Pain Specialists a few years ago, and found it a very daunting process. While I am relatively happy with my current Dr, I think that it's important to remember that the understanding of your pain (and probably of you) will be very different. For me, no-one will understand my pain like my Doctor who did a week-long Ketamine trial with me and saw me with no pain meds and a pain rating of 9¾ and completely unable to speak.

I was referred to a pain clinic which has many doctors with varying specialities. Referrals are sent to the clinic, then the doctors take on the patients they are best suited to. I think this is a good option for someone in our position.

My clinic is Clayton, but I know of a number of good options around Melbourne, so if you let me know your general location I can give you some options.

I can also give you a really good idea of what to expect. (I know that helps me to stay calm!)

Take care,

Bron 🙂


 


   
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03/08/2023 3:06 pm  

I can share more info and my experience if anyone wants it. I understand that knowing information and others' experience can be reassuring.

 

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Metro Pain Clinic

The website very informative and worth exploring for info about their processes, doctors and other services they offer.

https://www.metropain.com.au/

Location - Clayton (19km South East of Melb CBD), near Monash Medical Centre. 

Bron 🙂


   
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 Johnno
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14/08/2023 4:30 pm  

Hi Bron,

im letting this go as you aren’t advertising your telling people of a website that can help 

johnno

 

as long as I wake up alive I'm happy Because it could be worse


   
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14/08/2023 5:04 pm  

Posted by: bronfoth
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I can share more info and my experience if anyone wants it. I understand that knowing information and others' experience can be reassuring.

 

(Mods please delete if not allowed)

Metro Pain Clinic

The website very informative and worth exploring for info about their processes, doctors and other services they offer.

https://www.metropain.com.au/

Location - Clayton (19km South East of Melb CBD), near Monash Medical Centre. 

Bron 🙂

I'm having trouble clicking on that link. Is there something wrong with it?

 

This post was modified 2 months ago 4 times by Circo55

   
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14/08/2023 5:12 pm  

UPD: I copied this link and pasted it in a new browser page, it opened. The site looks good, but why does it only have the latest news for 2020?


   
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Topic starter 15/08/2023 11:00 am  

Posted by: bronfoth
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I can share more info and my experience if anyone wants it. I understand that knowing information and others' experience can be reassuring.

 

(Mods please delete if not allowed)

Metro Pain Clinic

The website very informative and worth exploring for info about their processes, doctors and other services they offer.

https://www.metropain.com.au/

Location - Clayton (19km South East of Melb CBD), near Monash Medical Centre. 

Bron 🙂

Hi Bron

 

i used to go to Metro, my pain Dr retired  and the Dr he referred me to hasn't worked out.

 

I am west of Melbourne, my OT and pain physio have found someone they think will be a good fit. so going to a referral to see her.

 

Thank you for your reply.

 

Taking it one step at a time 🙂


   
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