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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.
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What is the best treatment for neck pain?
Of course the best treatment will depend on the cause. If the pain is excruciating I would see an interventional pain physician to diagnose it and the treat the cause.
What medications can I take for my chronic wrist pain?
The definition of chronic is greater than three months duration. I would always see a physician for any problem that is chronic.
Klee Bethel
Klee Bethel
What is the best treatment for wrist pain?
The best treatment would depend on the nature and cause of the pain. First I would try anti-inflammatory medication either herbal or NSAID. If no success then you need to see a READ MORE
The best treatment would depend on the nature and cause of the pain. First I would try anti-inflammatory medication either herbal or NSAID. If no success then you need to see a physician for proper testing.
What is the cause of my hip pain?
At one month I would see my primary care physician if the pain is getting worse. If the pain is improving I would just be patient.
What is the most effective pain relief for sciatica?
Without seeing a physician, the most effective relief would be from stretching.
What medication can I take for my headaches?
There are a variety of medication options for simple muscle tension headaches, which include aspirin, Advil, Naproxen, muscle relaxers, herbal and or homeopathic if preferred.
Is ibuprofen effective for headaches?
Ibuprofen is effective if the headache is due to inflammation.
Are there any natural ways to help relieve neck pain?
There are many exercise movements, ligaments, and herbal supplements and homeopathic remedies that can help with neck pain.
Klee Bethel
Klee Bethel
Total knee replacement
If by red light you mean light in the 600nm range, often referred to as cold laser, the answer is yes.
Klee Bethel
Klee Bethel
What's causing my hip pain?
The potential causes are numerous, most likely is bursitis if it began suddenly with no known trauma. However, it may be osteoarthritis which suddenly became symptomatic. More READ MORE
The potential causes are numerous, most likely is bursitis if it began suddenly with no known trauma. However, it may be osteoarthritis which suddenly became symptomatic. More likely is thespian is worse with movement after a period of inactivity, like when you get up in the morning.
Klee Bethel
Klee Bethel
How can I treat my knee pain?
See an interventional pain management physician as the back can and frequently does refer pain to the knee.
What creams should I use for muscle pain?
Arnica Montana and ice
Who can I talk to about pain management?
Pain management or neurological consult for the diagnosis
Should I visit a pain management physician?
Yes, normally low back pain will resolve within a few days or weeks. Since yours has persists it should be evaluated by an interventional pain management physician.
What can I do to help my recovery from an augmentation?
Smaller implants, local anesthetic pump, good surgeon, NSAIDS, CBD oil, gabapentin.
Klee S. Bethel, MD
Klee S. Bethel, MD
Is there a certain point when Cymbalta no longer helps fibromyalgia?
Most medication for pain loses efficacy over time as tolerance occurs or the disease worsens. A disease like fibromyalgia requires activity participation in diet exercise and supplements READ MORE
Most medication for pain loses efficacy over time as tolerance occurs or the disease worsens. A disease like fibromyalgia requires activity participation in diet exercise and supplements were indicated otherwise the natural course is for the disease to plateau or worsen.
When should I start thinking about pain management?
You have many options available to you:
-Visit your primary care physician
-Visit an orthopedic surgeon
-Visit an Interventional pain management physician
-Visit a Neurologist
I READ MORE
You have many options available to you:
-Visit your primary care physician
-Visit an orthopedic surgeon
-Visit an Interventional pain management physician
-Visit a Neurologist
I don't recommend seeing a spine surgeon initially.
Klee S. Bethel, MD.
-Visit your primary care physician
-Visit an orthopedic surgeon
-Visit an Interventional pain management physician
-Visit a Neurologist
I don't recommend seeing a spine surgeon initially.
Klee S. Bethel, MD.
What should I do for my foot pain?
A podiatrist and/or a chiropractor to begin with.
Is a pain medicine consultation required if I had drug addiction?
It may not be necessary as the pain associated with this procedure is better controlled with a NSAID like ibuprofen anyway. A muscle relaxant may be used in addition to help with READ MORE
It may not be necessary as the pain associated with this procedure is better controlled with a NSAID like ibuprofen anyway. A muscle relaxant may be used in addition to help with any jaw muscle spasm.
What are the best treatments for fibromyalgia?
Lifestyle changes are definitely indicated. It is usually failing to fully comply with those changes that result in failure. There are medications like Lyrica which of been shown READ MORE
Lifestyle changes are definitely indicated. It is usually failing to fully comply with those changes that result in failure. There are medications like Lyrica which of been shown to help, but do not change the course of the disease or cause remission like lifestyle changes can. I would would recommend working with a naturopathic physician to verify the correct changes have been recommended.
