Treatment methods for persistent pain
(WorldNews Health)

Q: I´m a veteran of a past war and curious if you´re set up with the Veterans Administration (VA) to accept patients. They told me they have a new program called Veteran´s Choice so we can choose a healthcare provider in our own town instead of making the trek to Scott & White in Temple, Texas. I live here in the Bryan/College Station area. I go to Temple for physical therapy for severe back and leg pain (my injuries stem from an explosion during combat). I decided because of the drive to Temple to stop physical therapy treatments and rely primarily on pain meds and trying to cope with my pain problem - not the best solution. I know you are a veteran. I was wondering if I can be seen in...