gertie Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 This is off topic but there's not much traffic on the other forums. Hope someone can help. Approx 5 years ago I pulled my lower abdominal muscles/ligaments helping lift a heavy object. I've mentioned this to my Internist every time I've had an appointment with him for the last 5 years. He will press on my abdomen & basically dismiss it as nothing. I've asked for ultrasound or some test that might show what my injury is & he says testing does not show these type injuries. I'm to the point that even the slightest movement starts the pain & lifting anything is out of the question. I'm on Medicare & must be referred to a specialist which my Internist doesn't do unless I ask him.What kind of physician do you think I should see for a diagnosis? It's not an orthopedic problem. I would at least like to know what I'm dealing with. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I'm thinking a sports medicine doc might be able to help you.Also, I'm on Medicare too and I don't have to have referrals at all. Are you sure you need a referral? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertie Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 So far my husband & I have needed a referral to neurologist, orthopedic, & dermatologist. I really don't understand why except the specialist has required it. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Some specialists require referrals even when the insurance doesn't so they only get patients that a doctor has deemed "has a real problem". You might call Medicare just to verify their requirements so you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arez2row Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I had a similar thing a while back.. I went to a physiotherapist who did an evaluation and referred me to a sports med physician who then ordered an mri, X-ray, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertie Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Thanks for all the replies & help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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