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Suggest Treatment For Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2014

Question: I was diagnoised with myofascial pain syndrome several years ago. I've gone thru trigger point injections, muscle relaxers, physical therapy and pain relievers with very little improvement. My doctor has resently retired and I and looking for someplace that may be doing research in this area. Do you know of any? I also want to be certain may diagnois is correct. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need further evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam ,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well going through your problem I see that its not a simple issue . I would like to see all your test reports so I can have a better knowledge of whats going on and guide you accordingly. Diagnosis of myofascial syndrome is that of exclusion one . It is a type of chronic pain syndrome and relies mostly when all your test reports are negative and tender points are elicitable .

Please tell what is your history when you were diagnosed with this issue . You will most probably need to see a rheumatologist for the same .

Please upload your reports

Take care.

Dr. Shruti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar