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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ree:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
My 2 cents. You need to see your PCP first. They are the portal of entry people and should know how to handle an motor vehicle collision case. A good PCP (either an MD or DC (chiropractor)) will know when to send you for second opinions etc... If you go directly to a neurologist or a neurosurgeon, chances are they will not know how to handle the case properly, or will not want to do it at all. If you go the MD route, make sure you find one that will try alternative therapy first, i.e. physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic etc... drugs are an option, but should only be used when necessary. If you're concerned that the physician won't know how to read an MRI properly, then make sure you are referred to a neurologist to double check things. You shouldn't need to see a neurosurgeon unless all other efforts have failed. They'll tell you if you need surgery or not. If not, then they won't do much else... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Very reasonable. I guess I should have prefaced my original post with something like "Be aware that you have more options than the chiropractor or GP" Some people go to the doctor without any good idea of what possible further levels of specialization are reasonable and just blindly trust what their GP does. You've got to know your options and keep any eye out for your own health. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

agree.