What is a PMR doctor
What is a PMR doctor
user
If you mean Physician’s Medical Recorder, it’s a certified professional who can make recordings of physician-patient conversations, which are called audio recordings or interviews.
assistant
That's not what I meant. My rheumatologist just referred me to a PMR doctor.
user
Could you tell me what a rheumatologist is, and what you mean by a “PMR doctor”?
assistant
A rheumatologist treats arthritis -- I have a pinched nerve and he is sending me to a PMR for treatment
user
A pinched nerve is commonly called sciatica, and sciatica is a very common problem that might be treated with physical therapy, exercise, or even surgery.  How often do you get a pinched nerve?
assistant
According to Google a PMR is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctor
user