Looking for a specialist...

Hey everyone, can anyone recommend a dermatologist who actually takes the time to investigate the root cause? I’m looking for someone who won't just reflexively prescribe corticosteroids without considering if there's an underlying systemic issue... (I've got eczema around my eyes and mouth). Every single test comes back negative, yet the eczema just won't clear up. To make matters worse, whenever I have a flare-up, my doctor just tells me to head to the ER. Thanks.

Hi everyone

I urgently need a pulmonologist in Miami. If anyone knows where I can grab an appointment this week or by Monday at the absolute latest, please let me know.

In San Diego, looking through health experts regarding bilateral TMJ subluxation? Now I’m stuck wondering if my best bet is seeing a maxillofacial surgeon or
an oral surgeon; I know an ENT can handle smaller procedures, like joint cleaning, and I'm curious about joint injections—is that something strictly handled by
specialists, or can I just go privately?

I’m not interested in those "wait and see" approaches because they don't do a thing. This subluxation has been hitting my ear and face for nearly two years now, and the X-rays clearly show a severe
disorder. I’ve had scans taken with both my mouth open and closed, and on top of that, I’ve been dealing with dermatitis in my ear that burns and itches every single day for a year and a half, plus this constant pain.
I haven't gone to a dermatologist because I assume they don't carry an otoscope to actually look inside? I've tried various drops and ointments, but nothing works
in the long run, since dermatitis is a chronic skin inflammation. Apparently, if the dermatitis is inside the ear, it's strictly an ENT's job, and you only see a dermatologist if
it's just on the outer part of the ear.

I had chronic ear pain from TMJ. I started getting Botox in the jaw muscles near my ear and it is life changing! No more ear pain.

That was a comment from some random forum, and now I'm really curious about those injections. Can an ENT administer them directly into the joint, or does Medicare not cover that kind of thing?
I'm not talking about Botox; I mean anti-inflammatory shots, just something to get me past this dead end.

Thanks for any help at all! 😉 Because honestly, nobody has actually helped me with the subluxation yet, even though I've seen several specialists. All they ever tell me is not to open my
mouth too wide and to avoid hard foods. Because of all that, even my left ear felt muffled and throbbed painfully for a long time, which eventually cleared up on its own, but the right side has been bad for almost two years
now. 😢The subluxation on the right side is worse; there’s this intense popping in my jaw and ear, and my whole side feels strained, especially in the morning or whenever I talk too much.

wanderingpanther68 said:So, someone from San Diego via a health expert on TMZ mentioned bilateral jaw subluxation? Now I am stuck wondering if the best move is to see a maxillofacial surgeon or an
oral surgeon. I know an ENT can handle smaller procedures, like cleaning out the joint, and I am curious about joint injections—is that something strictly handled by
can I seek treatment privately or what?

I am not interested in delays because nothing seems to help; this subluxation has been radiating pain into my ear and face for nearly two years now. My X-rays show a severe
disorder, and I have had scans taken with both my mouth open and closed. On top of that, I have been dealing with dermatitis inside my ear that burns and itches every single day for a year and a half, plus this constant pain.
I haven't gone to a dermatologist because I assume they don't carry an otoscope to actually see inside? I have tried various drops and ointments, but nothing works in the
long run since this dermatitis is a chronic skin inflammation. Medical literature suggests that if the dermatitis is inside the ear, it is strictly an ENT's job, and you only see a dermatologist
if it is on the outer part of the ear.

I had chronic ear pain from TMJ. I started getting Botox in the jaw muscles near my ear and it is life changing! No more ear pain.

That was a comment from a foreign forum, and now I am wondering about those injections. Can an ENT administer them into the joint, or does Medicare not cover that?
I am not talking about Botox, but rather some kind of anti-inflammatory just so I can finally move past this dead end.

Thanks for any insight you can provide! 😉 Because regarding the subluxation, no one has actually helped me yet, even though I have seen several specialists. They all just tell me not to
open my mouth too wide and to avoid hard foods. Because of that, even my left ear felt muffled and pierced for a long time, which eventually resolved on its own, but the right side has been bad for almost two years
now. 😢 The subluxation on the right side is worse; there is intense popping in my jaw and ear, and my whole side feels locked, especially in the morning or when I talk a lot.

You really need to go for a consultation with a maxillofacial surgeon.

Grace Davis77 said:I really need to head out and get myself checked out by a maxillofacial surgeon.

Thank you. 🙂

Does anyone have experience with ophthalmologists at the FK Zeljeznicar clinic or over on Runjanin in UG?
The wait times are short, and I need to get an eye exam done before I can move forward with everything.
I really don't feel like trekking out to Brooklyn or Crnomerac since this location is much closer to me.
Also, I'll be using my Medicare referral.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a solid dermatologist in East New York? Thanks!

Does it absolutely have to be in the East? Honestly, I’d strongly suggest seeing the doctors over at the Salat Clinic; they were the ones who finally saved us after we spent five miserable years being mismanaged by specialists in Miami..

wearycobra18 said:Does it really have to be on the East Side? Honestly, I’d recommend the doctors over at Salat... they totally saved us after we spent five years just getting nowhere with doctors in Miami..

I was thinking about going private because the wait times for these guys are like 2 or 3 months...

steelmarlin93 said:I was leaning toward going private since everyone seems to be waiting two or three months here.

I can't speak to the private sector experience, but I would definitely suggest getting your name on this list regardless. You could always opt for a private clinic first if you feel like you need immediate attention, but you might as well secure a spot here now. That way, when your turn finally comes around, you'll have a second opinion ready to go.

To whom it may concern,

I’m looking for recommendations for a good physiotherapist and advice on where to go for physical therapy covered by Medicare.
It's for radiculopathy—neck issues.

Thanks in advance.

wearycobra18 said:I can't speak to the private practices, but I would definitely recommend signing up for this one. You could always go private first if you feel like you need to act fast, and just put your name on the list here at the same time... Then, once it’s finally your turn, hey, you've got a second opinion ready to go..

Alright, thanks!

The dermatology department at Salat is currently closed due to the earthquake. They have relocated to Johns Hopkins Hospital, where they are operating with a reduced capacity.

Good grief, I completely lost track of that amidst all the chaos from the earthquake. My own experiences go back a bit further than that...

Hey everyone.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a solid proctologist (or maybe a good clinic) in New York City?

Thanks in advance.

Amruseva

Kimberly Ward said:Amruseva

Thanks... you actually have personal experience with a proctologist near Amruseva, or what?

berorobex said:I've been dealing with really dark eyelids and under-eye circles for several years now, and I still haven't found an answer. My dermatologist told me it isn't a skin issue, but rather something internal—like a vitamin deficiency or something else entirely. I've gone through a million tests that my doctor ordered, and every single result came back normal, yet I still look like I'm a hundred years old; honestly, even people that age don't have bags like mine. Every single day I get comments about my under-eyes, and personally, I've never met anyone else with a problem quite like this... I tried looking online, but it hasn't been much help because I've already tested just about every suggestion out there—everything from homemade remedies and various medicines to expensive creams, oils, and tablets. I'm putting all my hopes in at least one person on this forum who might give me some advice or a suggestion, if not a recommendation for a private specialist who can actually find the root cause. I am an allergy sufferer, and they say those folks are prone to more prominent under-eye circles, but I know plenty of people with allergies who don't have this, so again, I've never met someone with a similar issue. At least not in my early twenties like I am. Thanks.

The only thing that’s actually going to help you is surgical intervention—blepharoplasty. Maybe do a little Googling on that.

Patrick Hughes72 said:Thanks... but do you actually have personal experience with a proctologist from the Amruseva area, or what?

Nah, but I've got their numbers.

Kimberly Ward said:Nah, but you've got their numbers.

Alright, thanks. I was only asking because I thought maybe you could vouch for one of the doctors.
Anyway, thanks.