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Nervous System Disorders
Question #17437
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spine neurologist - #17437

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I am really worried because for the past few months I've been having these weird shooting pains in my back that radiate down my legs. At first, I thought it was just muscle strain from lifting heavy boxes when I moved, but now I'm not sure. And then there’s this lingering numbness in my left foot that’s super annoying! After researching online, I came across the term spine neurologist and thought maybe I should look into seeing one. My regular doctor just suggested physical therapy but it hasn’t helped much, and I keep thinking, should I have seen a spine neurologist in the first place? Like, are they the right people for these kinds of issues? I also read something about how spine neurologists can assess nerve function and stuff—do they do specialized tests or something? I guess I'm trying to figure out if I need to push for a referral to a spine neurologist or if I should just stick with my current treatment plan. What do y’all think? How does one even get an appointment with a spine neurologist? Is this really something they can help with or am I just overthinking it? I just want to get back to normal life and not be in pain all the time!

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