Dr. Klee S Bethel MD
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
2152 E BROADWAY RD TEMPE AZ, 85282Practice Philosophy
Integrative Medicine
Rating
5/5
About
Dr Bethel is an interventional pain management physician who is cross trained in Surgery and Anesthesiology. His avocation is Alternative Medicine. He brings all these dispartate bodies of knowledge ...
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
Provider Details
Dr. Klee S Bethel MD's Expert Contributions
I am suffering from extreme pain in my knees that is due to low vitamin D levels. What can I do?
It seems that sometimes the obvious answer is the correct one; a single dose of between 50,000 weekly or 600,000 units in a single dose is indicated to correct the deficiency. Talk to your physician as they will need to order the Vit D in those doses and follow your progress. READ MORE
What can cause left-sided chest pain while breathing?
Sounds like pleurisy, a condition where an inflammation of the lung parenchyma causes adhesion with the outer wall of the lung cavity. This can resolve with the cough or may take several weeks. I recommend getting a chest X-ray to rule out pneumonia or a more serious condition. READ MORE
What causes pain in the breasts?
I suspect it is related to the hormonal changes that occur in conjunction with your cycle. The itchy may be from yeast and may respond to diflucan, an anti-fungal, but especially to a change in diet. Denying it the sugar it loves. A gynecologist may be a better resource for this question. READ MORE
For a sprain what is more advisable a hot pack or a cold pack?
Acute injuries are better treated with ice for the first 48-72 hours then heat can be tried. If heat increases the swelling it may also increase the pain. READ MORE
Is my mother's leg pain sciatica or something else?
Sciatica is a non-specific term which is defined as pain in the leg so yes it is sciatica but may be from the hip, sacroiliac or facet joints or the lumbar spinal nerves. READ MORE
Can a c-section leave you with a constant low back pain?
It sounds as if you possibly have a painful disc in your spine. Not uncommon following labor. It is highly unlikely that the epidural anesthetic was the cause as that is a very rare cause of back pain. READ MORE
Can being overweight cause hip pain?
Adding weight to the load on your lumbar spine, pelvis and hip joints may all contribute to the pain. READ MORE
What is the possible treatment for back pain followed by lifting heavy weight?
A pain killer depending on the type may or may not address the inflammation. Rest is the best treatment along with ice over the low back. If not better in a few days I would see a health provider for an examination. READ MORE
Long term narcotic use
Turkey Rheubarb or any fruit or vegetable with a high senna content. Also be sure to drink extra water and eat fibrosis foods several times a day. READ MORE
My back hurts when I sit down. Why?
It sounds like one of the discs in your spine may be injured. If you also have the pain when you twist your torso or arch your back, backward the pain may be generated by posterior structures in the spine. READ MORE
What is causing my chronic back pain?
The cause of your back pain is best determined by the exact symptoms in particular what makes it better or worse what time of day is it worse, do activities make it worse, is it worse with movement ?etc. Long term use of NSAIDS like ibuprofen can lead to a decrease in kidney and liver function. Best to live an anti-inflammatory diet and take herbal anti inflammatory medication as needed,e.g.; boswellia, tumaric, Traumeel or try 3grams of high quality fish oil daily. READ MORE
How do I best treat frequent headaches?
See an interventional pain management physician as they are most likely cervicogenic, from the neck, or dietary factors. READ MORE
My shoulder hurts when I raise my arm. What should I do?
See an orthopaedic surgeon or interventional pain management specialist or even a sports medicine physician. READ MORE
What to do about sudden neck pain?
Most commonly it is caused by the posterior joints in the neck, which are called Facet joints, they protect the spinal cord and exiting nerves in the posterior spine. Anti-inflammatory medication or physical therapy is usually helpful. Injections are needed in some cases. Cardiac problems should be ruled out if you have any history or symptoms. READ MORE
Dealing with pain anxiety depression
Given the current climate politically. It is very difficult for a Dr to be comfortable prescribing anxiolytics with narcotics. So it is time to try getting off one or the other. Narcotics are actually easier to taper off of. Most long term users are able to get off and have no more pain than they did on their stable dose. Anxiolytics require a slower tapering schedule READ MORE
I am very intolerant of narcotics
Most of the world uses Voltarin IV post operatively with good results. This along with PO tramadol or gabapentin could be used READ MORE
Sharp, shooting pain in my right leg
Yes this is in general the definition of sciatica. The underlying reason for the pain can vary. READ MORE
Treatments
- Adipose Derived Stem Cell Injection
- Sacroiliac Joint Injections
- Joint Injections
- Soft Tissue Injections
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- Arlene
I went to Dr. Bethel several years ago, but I don't think I ever wrote a review about my experience with him. I had been having neck pain for several months. I had tried several medical treatments, but nothing worked. Then I read about PROLOTHERAPY. I had heard that Dr. Bethel was a proponent of that treatment. So I made an appointment with him. As I said this was several years ago. I went to him for a treatment. I had, probably, at least two treatments. After his treatment my pain was completely gone and has never returned. From my experience I highly recommend both Dr. Bethel and the treatment. There are no side effects, and Dr. Bethel is an incredibly kind and efficient doctor.
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