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Dr. Klee S. Bethel, MD
Pain Management Specialist
Dr. Klee Bethel practices Pain Medicine in Mesa, AZ. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Bethel serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
Dr. Klee S. Bethel, MD
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Why I've been hurting?
If there has been no trauma it is most likely a out of place rib head or muscles cramping. I would try a massage or chiropractor first.
How long should I wear an ankle brace after a fracture?
Six to eight weeks is normal.
Klee Bethel
Klee Bethel
Can you walk after toe surgery?
As long as the wound is closed, no swelling or sign of infection.
What happens if a spinal nerve is damaged?
It very much depends on which spinal nerve is damaged the exact symptoms you will experience. In terms of nerve damage they all generally swell in response to injury which may READ MORE
It very much depends on which spinal nerve is damaged the exact symptoms you will experience. In terms of nerve damage they all generally swell in response to injury which may impair their blood supply and increase the severity of symptoms. If the blood supply to the nerve can be restored the nerve will generally heal. The length of time required for the healing will depend on the length of the nerve
Using Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel 1%?
I have had patients use it on the neck and shoulders without difficulty, but safer substances that might be helpful are CBD oil, DMSO, essential oils like Frankincense and/or lavender. READ MORE
I have had patients use it on the neck and shoulders without difficulty, but safer substances that might be helpful are CBD oil, DMSO, essential oils like Frankincense and/or lavender. I would also recommend you see your physician as you may have a joint problem that needs to be addressed.
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Klee Bethel
Leg pain?
Sounds as if you have neurogenic Claudication, possibly from a lumbar spine or sacroiliac problem.
Do opioids help chronic pain?
For many years we thought that opioids did help chronic pain but the data are now in and there’s no reason to believe that opioids have chronic pain. Those people who are already READ MORE
For many years we thought that opioids did help chronic pain but the data are now in and there’s no reason to believe that opioids have chronic pain. Those people who are already on them for chronic pain will testify that they are helpful but that’s more about their dependency than anything that opioids do for the chronic pain.
How many painkillers can you take a day?
If you mean tylenol, short term, 4grams per day is the maximum dose. For ibuprofen, 2400mg is the maximum dose, Aleve maxes out at 150mg per day. All these max doses are for short-term READ MORE
If you mean tylenol, short term, 4grams per day is the maximum dose. For ibuprofen, 2400mg is the maximum dose, Aleve maxes out at 150mg per day. All these max doses are for short-term use only; the dose should be about half for long-term use.
Thrush remedies?
Stop feeding it, avoid sugar cakes candy simple carbohydrates like grain or white potatoes. Nystatin swish and swallow can help but requires a prescription.
How do I know if my knee pain is serious?
Number one check for stability if it seems unstable it can be a more serious problem. Number two is imaging the distance between the femoral condyle and the tibial plateau is important READ MORE
Number one check for stability if it seems unstable it can be a more serious problem. Number two is imaging the distance between the femoral condyle and the tibial plateau is important in determining how much cartilage is left in the event there’s very little cartilage the problem is more serious and you should see a doctor.
Is it ok to massage plantar fasciitis?
It may be painful, but it should help improve blood flow and move inflammation out.
Klee Bethel
Klee Bethel
What medication can I take for neck pain?
NSAIDs would be most common, Homeopathics like traumeel and Arnica, cream, vials or tablets can be helpful and have no serious side effects. Tylenol, less than 3 grams per day READ MORE
NSAIDs would be most common, Homeopathics like traumeel and Arnica, cream, vials or tablets can be helpful and have no serious side effects. Tylenol, less than 3 grams per day can also be helpful. For stronger medicine I recommend you see a pain specialist for an evaluation and treatment
Why do my toes hurt all the time?
Your toes may be hurting from inadequate blood flow. This can affect the tissues, especially the nerves. Anyone in your family with a history of Renaud's syndrome?
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Your toes may be hurting from inadequate blood flow. This can affect the tissues, especially the nerves. Anyone in your family with a history of Renaud's syndrome?
Klee Bethel
Klee Bethel
Is heat or cold better for wrist pain?
Best to cycle both, to improve blood flow. Always finish with ice for 5 minutes, up to 20 minutes with the cycles.
How can I ease the pain of tendonitis?
You can try anti-inflammatories like Advil or perhaps sometimes a Medrol dose pack is necessary which you can get from your physician. Regenerative approaches may also be appropriate READ MORE
You can try anti-inflammatories like Advil or perhaps sometimes a Medrol dose pack is necessary which you can get from your physician. Regenerative approaches may also be appropriate number one will be prolotherapy but regardless of how you choose to treat it, tendinitis responds best to rest of the tendon in question. This can be accomplished with bands or braces which change the focus of leverage, or just not using it.
What helps hip pain while sleeping?
Any number of substances can be used to treat hip pain at night one heat or cold to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory’s. Three CBD. IV magnesium 500 to 1000 mg at bedtime.
How to manage pain from tennis elbow?
You may require a nerve transposition or alternatively PRP injection to help the structure heal. Sometimes ulnar neuritis is responsible for the pain, especially when there is READ MORE
You may require a nerve transposition or alternatively PRP injection to help the structure heal. Sometimes ulnar neuritis is responsible for the pain, especially when there is radiation into the little finger.
How to ease my suffering from osteoporosis?
I would see a naturopathic physician, there are several natural remedies available which are much safer than the drugs usually prescribed for osteoporosis
Will osteopathic manipulative medicine help my stiff joints?
Of course depending on why your joints are stiff. Scleroderma and or stiff man syndrome would probably not respond but most other conditions would respond to movements and stretches READ MORE
Of course depending on why your joints are stiff. Scleroderma and or stiff man syndrome would probably not respond but most other conditions would respond to movements and stretches
How do you stop body aches?
That is a pretty nonspecific complaint. It may relate to viremia or bacteremia, it may be a reaction to something you are encountering in your environment, a food, an insect bite, READ MORE
That is a pretty nonspecific complaint. It may relate to viremia or bacteremia, it may be a reaction to something you are encountering in your environment, a food, an insect bite, pesticides etc...
So try to determine what has occurred a few days/hours before the aching starts.
So try to determine what has occurred a few days/hours before the aching starts.
