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Denver, CO 80231
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Things You Might Like to Know!
+ How long does it take to get an appointment? +
Generally, new patient consults and evaluations can be scheduled within one month. Most Procedures (epidurals, etc.) can be scheduled within 2 weeks
+ How do I schedule an appointment? +
We will be able to schedule your appointment as soon as we’ve received the following items from your referring physician’s office:
Faxed copies of the referring physicians’ last two office notes; MRI results; Demographics Form; copy of your insurance card. (These items should be sent by your referring physicians’ office, however, it’s your responsibility to ensure they are sent
+ I’m on a blood thinner. Can I still get an injection? +
If you take a blood thinner, (i.e. Coumadin, please stop taking this drug for five days. If you take PLAVIX, you must stop taking this drug seven days prior to the procedure, AFTER you’ve contacted your primary care physician/internist. It is recommended that those taking a blood thinner have their INR checks and results brought with you the day of the appointment. Please inform the scheduler that you are on a blood thinner prior to scheduling your appointment
+ I take other medications. Do I need to stop them too? +
Please take all of your prescribed medications as usual. You should stop all non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS, i.e. ibuprofen, motrin, naprosyn, etc.) one day prior to your procedure. Asprin should be stopped three days prior to your procedure
+ Can I eat before my procedure? +
If your procedure requires IV sedation we recommend eating a light snack, up to 6 hours before the procedure. You may have Clear liquids up to two hours before your procedure. NO SOLID foods for six hours before your procedure. After the procedure, you may resume your normal diet. If you are a diabetic, please tell your primary care physician to provide your pain physician with special instructions
+ How much relief will I get? +
This is the most asked question we receive, and the answer isn’t a clear one. The success rates are highly variable. Generally, relief is short term, lasting anywhere from 6 months to a year. On average, relief typically lasts 3 months, however, in some cases relief doesn’t last that long at all
+ How is the procedure done? +
Each procedure is done a bit differently. For more information on your specific procedure, see the Procedures Section of our Services page