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Pamela A M Mills
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
Dr. Pamela Mills is a physiatrist practicing in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mills is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Mills focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Mills can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Pamela A M Mills
- New Hope, Pennsylvania
- Queen Margaret college Univesity Edinburgh university Glasgow Royal infirmary aberdeen Royal infirmary
- Accepting new patients
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My mother was diagnosed with triple personality disorder. How did she get it?
Yes, it can be treated. You need to find out what is the underlying cause of the problem. Has she had it all her life? Was she born with it? She requires psychiatric care ongoing READ MORE
Yes, it can be treated. You need to find out what is the underlying cause of the problem. Has she had it all her life? Was she born with it? She requires psychiatric care ongoing and it's a good idea for family to be with her to help support her.
Can a psychiatrist help with my memory loss?
Oh dear, I am so sad and sorry. No, not a physiatrist. He needs to be seen by a neurology specialist. He is very young. Needs memory testing to begin with brain scans, MRI of READ MORE
Oh dear, I am so sad and sorry. No, not a physiatrist. He needs to be seen by a neurology specialist. He is very young. Needs memory testing to begin with brain scans, MRI of his brain, etc. It's important you get him into neurology. Sorry I can't help you in my field, but do not give up. It's important to get him tested asap.
I am not getting relief from my back pain in spite of pain killers. Please advise.
You need to be seen by a physciatrist who will test you and get to the underlying problem. It's not good to continue to take drugs without understanding where the problem originates. READ MORE
You need to be seen by a physciatrist who will test you and get to the underlying problem. It's not good to continue to take drugs without understanding where the problem originates. Drugs only mask problems in your case they are not working, but still going through your liver. Make an appt. asap. If you need further advice, let me know.
I am on an allergy medicine. Could it cause asthma?
Yes, go back to the dr and get on something else. All drugs have such effects, some more than others.
Various aches and pains
Yes, because you can give a more detailed history and various modalities can be put in place. You may want to think of water therapy with a personal trainer, physio also. Even READ MORE
Yes, because you can give a more detailed history and various modalities can be put in place. You may want to think of water therapy with a personal trainer, physio also. Even massage. You have various aches and pains. Water therapy is one of the best ways to alleviate muscle stiffness, etc., however, be sensible and check things out. It's not normal to have pain.
I cannot remember anything that I study. Is it a psychiatric problem?
No, not necessary, but not normal if you are a healthy individual you need to be seen by a neurologist and have a brain scan MRI to ascertain if it is nothing serious. Memory READ MORE
No, not necessary, but not normal if you are a healthy individual you need to be seen by a neurologist and have a brain scan MRI to ascertain if it is nothing serious. Memory testing is essential, do not go and spend money on supplements without first being seen by a neurological department.
Please suggest some painkiller for my back pain.
I do not like to suggest drugs without understanding what is going on with your back. Can you go and see a physiatrist first? Even a hot bath with epdom salts is good to relax READ MORE
I do not like to suggest drugs without understanding what is going on with your back. Can you go and see a physiatrist first? Even a hot bath with epdom salts is good to relax muscles with 10 drops of pure lavender oil.
How to get treated for panic disorder?
Yes panic disorders are treated very successfully. First one needs to understand why you are getting them. You need to be seen by a psychologist or physician or physciatry Something READ MORE
Yes panic disorders are treated very successfully. First one needs to understand why you are getting them. You need to be seen by a psychologist or physician or physciatry Something is triggering the reaction. Get checked out. If you have a nice family dr see him or her. You can then be referred. Homeopathic practioners are also great as is acupuncture. I tend to be very holistic and do not like drugs. Find out the underlying cause
Why is my wife behaving so negatively?
Something obviously has changed. You need to sit down and talk to her. Firstly take her out on a date dinner. Somewhere quiet away from the home environment talk to her like you READ MORE
Something obviously has changed. You need to sit down and talk to her. Firstly take her out on a date dinner. Somewhere quiet away from the home environment talk to her like you used to when you first fell in love. The other suggestion is counseling for both of you. Maybe she is tired maybe you are not communicating. Start with talking to each other, non judgmental.
Why am I such a stressed out mother?
Do you have any family near by? You need to find help in coping. Motherhood is overwhelmingly exhausting for many new mums. It's not good to be how you are with a toddler. Can READ MORE
Do you have any family near by? You need to find help in coping. Motherhood is overwhelmingly exhausting for many new mums. It's not good to be how you are with a toddler. Can you talk to your family dr.? Do you have a new mums group in the area? If you can't find any help, write again, I will try and get you help in your area.
Can someone with psychiatric problem enjoy married life?
Of course you can. If you have an understanding of your mental health problem, seek out experts that can help you achieve the best life possible.
Suffering from anxiety, and panic attacks for the last 3 years. Need second opinion.
It's difficult to tell you what has triggered this in you, but something has. You require to be seen by a specialist such as psychologists psychiatric.. I do not like drugs unless READ MORE
It's difficult to tell you what has triggered this in you, but something has. You require to be seen by a specialist such as psychologists psychiatric.. I do not like drugs unless one can ascertain the underlying problem even then there are other more holistic ways to deal with panic attacks. You must try and find the underlying cause.
I have to get up to pee throughout the night and it interrupts my sleep. Is something wrong?
There are lots of reasons. Firstly I do not know your age. Prostate can be a problem but also are your drinking lots of fluids priory to bed time. Try not to drink after 6 pm READ MORE
There are lots of reasons. Firstly I do not know your age. Prostate can be a problem but also are your drinking lots of fluids priory to bed time. Try not to drink after 6 pm However I have no medical history so difficult to ascertain. Age any medications stress prior kidney history. If in doubt go to a urologist and get a scan of your kidneys and bladder plus a urinary sample to rule out any infection diabetes. also check your prostate. Certain medications make you urinate more blood pressure meds do this
Really unhappy with physical therapy - should I try physiatry?
Yes absolutely these Dr are the experts
Life after a stroke?
Personally I would recommend she go to a rehab center specializing in stroke patients. These centers have out patient facilities and probably need a dr's referral. It's of the READ MORE
Personally I would recommend she go to a rehab center specializing in stroke patients. These centers have out patient facilities and probably need a dr's referral. It's of the utmost importance to get her back to as good as possible asap. She needs strengthening and balance exercises.
I'm only 23 and experiencing knee pain during exercise. Why?
I do not have any medical history, but I doubt it however it can be patella femoral syndrome very common with your age and your exercise. I would have an X-ray of both knees to READ MORE
I do not have any medical history, but I doubt it however it can be patella femoral syndrome very common with your age and your exercise. I would have an X-ray of both knees to rule out any abnormalities then start with a sports physio or sports personal,trainer to strengthen your knees
Regaining strength after a stroke
I have no medical history so balance is a problem and if course weakness. Is it left side or right side stroke? I would go to a rehab physio and get on a full rehab program. Certain READ MORE
I have no medical history so balance is a problem and if course weakness. Is it left side or right side stroke? I would go to a rehab physio and get on a full rehab program. Certain rehab centers have out patient facilities. It's of the most importance to get her back to as full optimal health as possible. These centers can do wonders.
Wiring a broken jaw
Sounds like your sister is younger so healing is on her side there is an abundance supply of blood to the head and neck area without complications about 3 months but that is READ MORE
Sounds like your sister is younger so healing is on her side there is an abundance supply of blood to the head and neck area without complications about 3 months but that is an average it can be longer hope all goes well
Broken tibia, fibula and hole in ankle, surgeon suggesting amputation
Golly. Amputation sounds terribly extreme. I think you should see a physiatrist for pain control and a second and even third opinion before any surgery is contemplated. Pain READ MORE
Golly. Amputation sounds terribly extreme. I think you should see a physiatrist for pain control and a second and even third opinion before any surgery is contemplated. Pain control is the first line of management. Today we have such sophisticated pain control measures a physiatrist can use nerve blocks etc etc.
Post joint replacement
Definitely a physiatrist, especially in the beginning for pain control. Then a physiotherapist, but make sure it's an individual who knows knees. Also, try and make sure you are READ MORE
Definitely a physiatrist, especially in the beginning for pain control. Then a physiotherapist, but make sure it's an individual who knows knees. Also, try and make sure you are not going to a clinic, which has 10 other patients at the same time. It's like a conveyor belt.
