Anyone see Dr. Mario Castellanos? (Dr. Hibner's Fellow)
Anyone see Dr. Mario Castellanos? (Dr. Hibner's Fellow)
I was just wondering if anyone has had an appt with Dr. Mario Castellanos? He is Dr. Hibner's fellow out in Phoenix. When I called to look into an appt with Dr. Hibner, his 1st available wasn't until Sept. Dr. Castellanos was available mid June. Any experiences with Dr. Castellanos and if surgery is recommended, would that get you in the door sooner to see the fellow? I just can't seem to get any help from my doctors out here in LA - they all seem so PN ignorant. (I have yet to see Dr. Jordan but have an appt with him on 4/14). Thank you again for all your help!
Newly diagnosed PN sufferer (March 2011) caused from a very difficult childbirth in Jan 2011 (1st baby). On Neurontin and Nucynta. Tried PT & accupuncture. Restarting PT with Julie Sarton. Appt with Dr. Castellanos in June. Sitting very painful and also unable to stand or walk without pain.
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TracyB7777
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Re: Anyone see Dr. Mario Castellanos? (Dr. Hibner's Fellow)
I have an appointment with Dr. Castellanos on Wed, April 6th. I see Loretta first in the morning. I decided to give Dr. C a chance since I live in Southern AZ, only about 3 hours away. My son will drive me up and then my aunt will drive me around town for the appointments. (I thought the offices were near each other but they are not!)
Please if everyone would list there questions here I promise to take a list with me and see what I can get answered for us. My little brain doesn't remember everything so I have to take a list.
Love the memory loss!!
Please if everyone would list there questions here I promise to take a list with me and see what I can get answered for us. My little brain doesn't remember everything so I have to take a list.
Love the memory loss!!Have been dealing with burning pain since Jan 2010.
No sitting since April 2010.
Seen the following dr's: DO, GYN, Dermatologist, Accupuncturist,
URO GYN (his RN is the one who suggested the pain could be PN), Neurologist
Had ECG and MRI both inconclusive, only the SSEP said Pudendal reaction was abnormal and they lost that test result.
Saw Dr. Castellanos April 6, 2011. Next steps, MRI and botox. Having PT while waiting.-Botox denied, appealing to Insurance company now.
No sitting since April 2010.
Seen the following dr's: DO, GYN, Dermatologist, Accupuncturist,
URO GYN (his RN is the one who suggested the pain could be PN), Neurologist
Had ECG and MRI both inconclusive, only the SSEP said Pudendal reaction was abnormal and they lost that test result.
Saw Dr. Castellanos April 6, 2011. Next steps, MRI and botox. Having PT while waiting.-Botox denied, appealing to Insurance company now.
Re: Anyone see Dr. Mario Castellanos? (Dr. Hibner's Fellow)
Hi TracyB,
Definitely let me know how it goes! I was a little hesitant since it wasn't with Dr. Hibner, but I don't know if going to see Dr. Castallanos would help one get in the door faster (ie if surgery was needed). Let me know if you felt the appt went well and what his recommended next steps are. I'm just worried that by making the appt with Dr. C in June, if I feel I need to see Dr. Hibner still, I'll have to wait until 2012 since he's already booking for Sept at this point.
And is it true that Dr. Hibner requires PT, botox, and a pain pump to all be done first? On the phone they never mentioned PT or Loretta to me. That just seems like so much to go through, esp in my case where my pain is so localized and doctors know exactly when and what caused the insult to my nerve. Anyway, just trying to prepare myself so I know what to expect. Thanks Tracy and I can't wait to hear your experiences! Hope you are doing well!
Definitely let me know how it goes! I was a little hesitant since it wasn't with Dr. Hibner, but I don't know if going to see Dr. Castallanos would help one get in the door faster (ie if surgery was needed). Let me know if you felt the appt went well and what his recommended next steps are. I'm just worried that by making the appt with Dr. C in June, if I feel I need to see Dr. Hibner still, I'll have to wait until 2012 since he's already booking for Sept at this point.
And is it true that Dr. Hibner requires PT, botox, and a pain pump to all be done first? On the phone they never mentioned PT or Loretta to me. That just seems like so much to go through, esp in my case where my pain is so localized and doctors know exactly when and what caused the insult to my nerve. Anyway, just trying to prepare myself so I know what to expect. Thanks Tracy and I can't wait to hear your experiences! Hope you are doing well!
Newly diagnosed PN sufferer (March 2011) caused from a very difficult childbirth in Jan 2011 (1st baby). On Neurontin and Nucynta. Tried PT & accupuncture. Restarting PT with Julie Sarton. Appt with Dr. Castellanos in June. Sitting very painful and also unable to stand or walk without pain.
Re: Anyone see Dr. Mario Castellanos? (Dr. Hibner's Fellow)
Hi NewMom,
I am an existing patient w/ Dr. Hibner, but have talked w/ Dr. Castellanos a couple of times. He seems very knowledgable and I think that if I was in your shoes, I would get in to see him, and see where it takes you. Once you get established, it seems like it is easier to get in to see someone at Hibner's office. I also went to a PT that send patients to Dr. Hibner (A PT that works in the same office as Loretta), and his name came up today, and she thought he was a great asset in the fight against PN/PNE. Go for it!! Good luck.
I am an existing patient w/ Dr. Hibner, but have talked w/ Dr. Castellanos a couple of times. He seems very knowledgable and I think that if I was in your shoes, I would get in to see him, and see where it takes you. Once you get established, it seems like it is easier to get in to see someone at Hibner's office. I also went to a PT that send patients to Dr. Hibner (A PT that works in the same office as Loretta), and his name came up today, and she thought he was a great asset in the fight against PN/PNE. Go for it!! Good luck.
Right psoas tear in Feb 2009. Pain in perineum ensued.
Diagnosed w/ PN by Dr. Hibner and Dr. Weiss
MRI w/ Dr. Potter showed scar tissue in pelvic floor, but no definitive entrapments
Have PT every 2 weeks for "Dry needling" of pelvic floor
Exploring botox for pelvic floor dysfunction. Believe PFD is contributing to PN.
Diagnosed w/ PN by Dr. Hibner and Dr. Weiss
MRI w/ Dr. Potter showed scar tissue in pelvic floor, but no definitive entrapments
Have PT every 2 weeks for "Dry needling" of pelvic floor
Exploring botox for pelvic floor dysfunction. Believe PFD is contributing to PN.
Re: Anyone see Dr. Mario Castellanos? (Dr. Hibner's Fellow)
Thank so smuch AZGuy! I went ahead and made an appt with Dr. C for June. If anyone knows the answer to this or can ask Dr. C, what happens once his fellowhip is over at the end of June? What will happen to all of his patients? Does Dr. C plan on staying on at St. Josephs with Dr. Hibner? I'm worried about seeing him for my initial consultation in June and then he plans on leaving and will be gone after his fellowhip ends. Thanks to anyone who can answer!
Newly diagnosed PN sufferer (March 2011) caused from a very difficult childbirth in Jan 2011 (1st baby). On Neurontin and Nucynta. Tried PT & accupuncture. Restarting PT with Julie Sarton. Appt with Dr. Castellanos in June. Sitting very painful and also unable to stand or walk without pain.
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TracyB7777
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- Location: Vail, Arizona
Re: Anyone see Dr. Mario Castellanos? (Dr. Hibner's Fellow)
Hi NewMom!! I'll be sure to ask Dr. Castellanos what happens to his patients once his fellowship is over. I didn't realize it was ending so soon. Please let me know if you think of anything else you want me to ask.
Have been dealing with burning pain since Jan 2010.
No sitting since April 2010.
Seen the following dr's: DO, GYN, Dermatologist, Accupuncturist,
URO GYN (his RN is the one who suggested the pain could be PN), Neurologist
Had ECG and MRI both inconclusive, only the SSEP said Pudendal reaction was abnormal and they lost that test result.
Saw Dr. Castellanos April 6, 2011. Next steps, MRI and botox. Having PT while waiting.-Botox denied, appealing to Insurance company now.
No sitting since April 2010.
Seen the following dr's: DO, GYN, Dermatologist, Accupuncturist,
URO GYN (his RN is the one who suggested the pain could be PN), Neurologist
Had ECG and MRI both inconclusive, only the SSEP said Pudendal reaction was abnormal and they lost that test result.
Saw Dr. Castellanos April 6, 2011. Next steps, MRI and botox. Having PT while waiting.-Botox denied, appealing to Insurance company now.
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TracyB7777
- Posts: 196
- Joined: Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:42 am
- Location: Vail, Arizona
Re: Anyone see Dr. Mario Castellanos? (Dr. Hibner's Fellow)
Hi AZGuy, I noticed in your signature you have diagnosed with PN by Hibner. How did he diagnose it? My neuro still isn't convinced, actually said he believes it's something overdiagnosed...moron!! Anyone, heading to see Loretta and Dr. Castellanos Wednesday and just looking to get an idea of what to expect from the appointment.
Have been dealing with burning pain since Jan 2010.
No sitting since April 2010.
Seen the following dr's: DO, GYN, Dermatologist, Accupuncturist,
URO GYN (his RN is the one who suggested the pain could be PN), Neurologist
Had ECG and MRI both inconclusive, only the SSEP said Pudendal reaction was abnormal and they lost that test result.
Saw Dr. Castellanos April 6, 2011. Next steps, MRI and botox. Having PT while waiting.-Botox denied, appealing to Insurance company now.
No sitting since April 2010.
Seen the following dr's: DO, GYN, Dermatologist, Accupuncturist,
URO GYN (his RN is the one who suggested the pain could be PN), Neurologist
Had ECG and MRI both inconclusive, only the SSEP said Pudendal reaction was abnormal and they lost that test result.
Saw Dr. Castellanos April 6, 2011. Next steps, MRI and botox. Having PT while waiting.-Botox denied, appealing to Insurance company now.
Re: Anyone see Dr. Mario Castellanos? (Dr. Hibner's Fellow)
Tracy,
You will have a great visit on Wednesday and finally get some answers. Loretta is wonderful, and so is Dr. Hibner. By seeing Dr. Castellanos you will be able to get into Hibner later. But, you will get answers and hopefully begin to have a plan of action. I would advise having all your questions written down, as you will be amazed at the depth of their knowledge. Dr. Hibner diagnosed me after a physical exam in 7/2009, and then referred my to Dr. Weiss (SF) who saw me for a week in Feb 2010. He found that my perineal branch of my pudendal nerve was irritated, and he gave me a steroid injection in April 2010 that calmed the nerve, and was confirmed in September 2010 by Weiss.
All the best. Please let me know how your visit goes.
John
You will have a great visit on Wednesday and finally get some answers. Loretta is wonderful, and so is Dr. Hibner. By seeing Dr. Castellanos you will be able to get into Hibner later. But, you will get answers and hopefully begin to have a plan of action. I would advise having all your questions written down, as you will be amazed at the depth of their knowledge. Dr. Hibner diagnosed me after a physical exam in 7/2009, and then referred my to Dr. Weiss (SF) who saw me for a week in Feb 2010. He found that my perineal branch of my pudendal nerve was irritated, and he gave me a steroid injection in April 2010 that calmed the nerve, and was confirmed in September 2010 by Weiss.
All the best. Please let me know how your visit goes.
John
Right psoas tear in Feb 2009. Pain in perineum ensued.
Diagnosed w/ PN by Dr. Hibner and Dr. Weiss
MRI w/ Dr. Potter showed scar tissue in pelvic floor, but no definitive entrapments
Have PT every 2 weeks for "Dry needling" of pelvic floor
Exploring botox for pelvic floor dysfunction. Believe PFD is contributing to PN.
Diagnosed w/ PN by Dr. Hibner and Dr. Weiss
MRI w/ Dr. Potter showed scar tissue in pelvic floor, but no definitive entrapments
Have PT every 2 weeks for "Dry needling" of pelvic floor
Exploring botox for pelvic floor dysfunction. Believe PFD is contributing to PN.
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TracyB7777
- Posts: 196
- Joined: Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:42 am
- Location: Vail, Arizona
Re: Anyone see Dr. Mario Castellanos? (Dr. Hibner's Fellow)
I posted under "Case Updates" about my visit. It was such a breathe of fresh air to have someone listen and understand you!!!
Have been dealing with burning pain since Jan 2010.
No sitting since April 2010.
Seen the following dr's: DO, GYN, Dermatologist, Accupuncturist,
URO GYN (his RN is the one who suggested the pain could be PN), Neurologist
Had ECG and MRI both inconclusive, only the SSEP said Pudendal reaction was abnormal and they lost that test result.
Saw Dr. Castellanos April 6, 2011. Next steps, MRI and botox. Having PT while waiting.-Botox denied, appealing to Insurance company now.
No sitting since April 2010.
Seen the following dr's: DO, GYN, Dermatologist, Accupuncturist,
URO GYN (his RN is the one who suggested the pain could be PN), Neurologist
Had ECG and MRI both inconclusive, only the SSEP said Pudendal reaction was abnormal and they lost that test result.
Saw Dr. Castellanos April 6, 2011. Next steps, MRI and botox. Having PT while waiting.-Botox denied, appealing to Insurance company now.
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jamiegross
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- Joined: Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:06 am
Re: Anyone see Dr. Mario Castellanos? (Dr. Hibner's Fellow)
Tracy, where is case studies located?
Pevlic pain 8/15/10
Diagnosed with PN 2/11
Currently taking lyrica & cymbalta, PT, acupuncture
ganglion impar block -triggered lower back and sacrum pain
botox injections- caused coccxydynia
Deviated my coccyx 6 months prior- had a horrible case of posion ivy right before symptoms began, connection?
Diagnosed with PN 2/11
Currently taking lyrica & cymbalta, PT, acupuncture
ganglion impar block -triggered lower back and sacrum pain
botox injections- caused coccxydynia
Deviated my coccyx 6 months prior- had a horrible case of posion ivy right before symptoms began, connection?