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    Moving to Plano, Texas this spring - looking for doctors

    My husband and I are planning to move to the Plano area this spring. I am not as worried about leaving my uro, but I am terrified at leaving my pain doctor. Do any of you have suggestions for wise yet kind pain doctors in the Plano area?

    Doctors needed:

    Uro
    Gyno
    Pain Doctor
    Allergist
    Primary Care
    Physical Therapist
    ENT

    Thank you very much! Finding doctors in advance and being able to meet them before the move will calm my fears and lower my stress level!
    RagnarsCricket

    “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” *~*Theodore Roosevelt

    Diagnosed IC 4-2009
    Diagnosed Fibromyalgia/CFS/Carpel Tunnel 6/2011
    Diagnosed Lupus 2/2012

    Current Meds
    Vesicare 10 MG 1 time per day
    Elmiron 100 MG 3 times a day
    Premarin Vaginal Cream
    Pyridium as needed
    Ultram 200mg/day
    Ultram 50mg tablets for breakthrough pain
    Gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day
    Amitriptyline 50 mg at bedtime
    prednisone

    Additional Pain Management:
    Gangliar Impar Nerve Blocks (approx every 2-3 mths) - currently discontinued due to finances
    **Considering Interstim Implant this fall (2011)**
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  • #2
    doctors

    Hi,
    I don't know if any doctors myself, but my son and family live in Galveston, and he works with some doctors through his research. If you want, I could ask if he could suggest someone. Not sure he can, but might be worth a try if Plano is near Galveston or Houston.
    Laurie

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    • #3
      Hi!

      I live north of Dallas. And I have to preface this by saying I haven't used this woman. BUT, if you look at the "find a doctor" section of the main page, there is a woman named Teena Petree w/Summit Physical Therapy. I have looked at the map and she is actually closer to Plano than to Dallas proper or to me for that matter. There is also a urologist I found but I can't find his name right now. I'll keep looking and keep you updated!
      Katie-46 yr old female dx'd with IC after 15 years of symptoms off and on long term antibiotic use, GERD,IBS and now IC diet, gallbladder removed, endometrial ablation w/tubes tied
      Lexapro-20 mg
      Aciphex
      Ambien-as needed
      Percocet-7.5 up to 3 per day as needed
      Valium-10 mg x2 per day
      Phenergan-1 at night
      Prelief w/everything
      Now recovering from acute pancreatitis

      Currents treatments that help somewhat:
      Heating pad
      Hot baths
      Ice
      Being VERY still while lying down with legs elevated

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      • #4
        Ok

        Again, look at the main page under Find a Doctor, Dr Kyle J Matthews is in Plano. I have not used him and don't know anything about him but he's on the list here so someone has recommended him and he's worth a look.
        If you have any questions about where a doctor might be (in the area) you can certainly ask me. I've lived here my whole life and Dallas/Ft Worth is a pretty spread out area so I can let you know if it's close to Plano or not.
        Good luck with your move!!!
        Katie-46 yr old female dx'd with IC after 15 years of symptoms off and on long term antibiotic use, GERD,IBS and now IC diet, gallbladder removed, endometrial ablation w/tubes tied
        Lexapro-20 mg
        Aciphex
        Ambien-as needed
        Percocet-7.5 up to 3 per day as needed
        Valium-10 mg x2 per day
        Phenergan-1 at night
        Prelief w/everything
        Now recovering from acute pancreatitis

        Currents treatments that help somewhat:
        Heating pad
        Hot baths
        Ice
        Being VERY still while lying down with legs elevated

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        • #5
          I just moved from the north Texas area to Oklahoma and my biggest regret was having to leave my pain doctor. He is THE BEST! I drove down there for several months just to keep seeing him but then found out his best friend is a pain doc in Oklahoma city so now I see him. This doc is in Dallas but on the North side. I lived in Flower Mound and it took me about 20-30 minutes to get to his office depending on traffic. His name is Dr. John Claude Krusz. He is very knowledgeable and really listens. Very willing to try new things and encourages the patient to read and get educated. He is the best pain doc I have ever had - and that includes his friend here!!
          Live life to the fullest day to day. The best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time!
          _____________________________

          DX: IC - November 2002 after hysterectomy
          Interstim implanted March 2006 - died May 2011
          Interstim replacement June 2011
          Meds: Pain meds, muscle relaxer, cystex, and marcaine bladder instills as needed.
          Docs: Pain management doc, urologist, family practice

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          • #6
            Flower Mound?

            I live in Argyle!! Lol!! Small world!!
            Katie-46 yr old female dx'd with IC after 15 years of symptoms off and on long term antibiotic use, GERD,IBS and now IC diet, gallbladder removed, endometrial ablation w/tubes tied
            Lexapro-20 mg
            Aciphex
            Ambien-as needed
            Percocet-7.5 up to 3 per day as needed
            Valium-10 mg x2 per day
            Phenergan-1 at night
            Prelief w/everything
            Now recovering from acute pancreatitis

            Currents treatments that help somewhat:
            Heating pad
            Hot baths
            Ice
            Being VERY still while lying down with legs elevated

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            • #7
              Oh wow! So many wonderful responses...thank you all so very much! I am going to check into these doctors and go from there. Moving is so scary with this illness for me. It was so hard to get help to begin with...now that I have my pain doctor, I hate to leave him...but I know we can't stay.

              Thank you so very much my IC friends!
              RagnarsCricket

              “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” *~*Theodore Roosevelt

              Diagnosed IC 4-2009
              Diagnosed Fibromyalgia/CFS/Carpel Tunnel 6/2011
              Diagnosed Lupus 2/2012

              Current Meds
              Vesicare 10 MG 1 time per day
              Elmiron 100 MG 3 times a day
              Premarin Vaginal Cream
              Pyridium as needed
              Ultram 200mg/day
              Ultram 50mg tablets for breakthrough pain
              Gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day
              Amitriptyline 50 mg at bedtime
              prednisone

              Additional Pain Management:
              Gangliar Impar Nerve Blocks (approx every 2-3 mths) - currently discontinued due to finances
              **Considering Interstim Implant this fall (2011)**

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              • #8
                WONDERFUL dr in Plano-McKinney

                I was referred to this Dr from my mother...He is WONDEERFUL!!! I sat with him for 30 minutes talking about IC!!!! His web site is www.northdallasurology.com
                Hehas multiple offices and has 20 years experiance with IC! There are 2 dr's there as I see Dr Mitchell. I hope you find help and would love to meet any of you for support!!!

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                • #9
                  I went somewhere that made me worse in Plano, I never had pain until I went there just frequency. They have you doing kegals plus bladder retraining, 2 things really bad for IC and use a crazy amount of different meds in their instills. They aren't listed here but I will tell you about the practice in IM. I found them off this site so sort of hoped it would be good
                  http://www.vanessaic.wordpress.com Read my blog about my journey into RAW food, not taking meds or horrible instillations and having stem cell treatment done for IC that I have had forever.

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                  • #10
                    vanessavy, I am so sorry that happened. I hope that you have found a situation that is of benefit to you.

                    UPDATE: I have not posted about my move in a while. We were planning to move to Texas to be closer to my daughter. Her father died a few months after this posting for doctor suggestions. We have decided to stay in Washington as there is no reason for us to relocate now. My daughter is back home here in Washington with me. I am sorry I did not update this post sooner, it has been a very rough time for all of us. We are still dealing with probate over a year and a half later. Very stressful and time consuming.

                    Thank you all for your references and information. I truly appreciate it.
                    RagnarsCricket

                    “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” *~*Theodore Roosevelt

                    Diagnosed IC 4-2009
                    Diagnosed Fibromyalgia/CFS/Carpel Tunnel 6/2011
                    Diagnosed Lupus 2/2012

                    Current Meds
                    Vesicare 10 MG 1 time per day
                    Elmiron 100 MG 3 times a day
                    Premarin Vaginal Cream
                    Pyridium as needed
                    Ultram 200mg/day
                    Ultram 50mg tablets for breakthrough pain
                    Gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day
                    Amitriptyline 50 mg at bedtime
                    prednisone

                    Additional Pain Management:
                    Gangliar Impar Nerve Blocks (approx every 2-3 mths) - currently discontinued due to finances
                    **Considering Interstim Implant this fall (2011)**

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                    • #11
                      Re: WONDERFUL dr in Plano-McKinney

                      Hi there! I know this is an old post but I will be relocating to Dallas in Summer and was curious if you still saw Dr Mitchell? What treatments does he do for IC? I'm currently on generic Elmiron, amitriptyline, hydroxydine. Uribel and vaginal valium for flares. TIA
                      Diagnosed via cysto/hydro 2/6/2015
                      Symptoms: frequency, urgency. uretha discomfort, mild bladder pain (a raw sore type feeling.)
                      CURRENT TREATMENTS:
                      IC Diet (2/15) , Elmiron 100-300mg (3/15-5/16) insurance issues switched to PPS-DR (5/16-present) 2 150mg capsules daily (pentosan polysulfate sodium same formulation in Elmiron) DH Aloe 3-6 capsules daily (3/15), Schiff Digestive Advantage probiotics 1 pill daily (3/15), Amitriptyline 25mg- (5/15-8/16)attempting to wean down due to suspected weight gain side effect. Hydroxydine 25-50mg as needed at bedtime (5/15) Quercetin 2 pills daily to help immune system and body inflammation. Cystoprotek 4 capsules daily (8/15). Prelief as needed.
                      USE DURING FLARES: Heating pad, ice packs for PFD, Vaginal Valium 10-20mg, Uribel, Pelvic floor stretches.
                      PAST TREATMENTS: PFD physical therapy (6/15-10/15) & Counseling for stress mgt (9/15-12/15) both very helpful. GNC brand progesterone cream (not sure if this made a difference). Too many different diets and herbs to list.
                      TRIGGERS: STRESS STRESS STRESS. BCP. Hormonal fluctuance (ovulation/period). Coffee, artificial preservatives and dyes.

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