Andrew J. Will, MD - Pain Management in Edina, Minnesota

“Dear Dr. Andrew Will (PART 4) if you would be so kind to spare barely over eight minutes of your time viewing this video which is the way that I live most of the time. I have found that many medical providers are not familiar with how severe these types of diseases and this disease specifically can be considering it has caused people their lives I sent this video to the Triage email, which was given to me by one of your employees who asked me to send some information there that's how I got the triage email which I no longer use my advocate took the time to print out all of the information regarding this extremely life altering disease in which anyone who suffers from will go through an extreme grieving process as there is so much loss involved:: Loss of consortium, loss of physical function, constant debilitating, pain in any part or all parts of your body, feeling corpse like after waking up and never ever experiencing a restorative nights sleep for years and decades. Very often, Medical providers and even clerical workers at medical clinics will doubt the validity of your illness and the extent of your disability and inability to comfortably and effectively make trips to doctors appointments and back. They do not realize that the so-called post exertional Malays, which is very very real cannot someone down simply from them sitting upright or watching a funny movie and laughing or trying to pay a bill online or even talking on the phone with your therapist, it is absolutely impossible to understand and tell you yourself experience it which I would never ever wish on anyone as your life as you know it has ended and you do not know and no one can tell you if you will ever get any of it back the way it used to be https://youtu.be/CTxwlf7LSrA?si=rwKIFvjx0NY7Gvie”

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“June 22, 2024 Dear Dr. Andrew Will, Pain management Nurse Bethanie Miller referred me to an NON TCPC pain clinic doctor to ask him to write my pain medication prescriptions. I am on an PAIN CONTRACT WITH TCPC. TCPC Owner Dr. Will, is this what is professional and ethical or the complete opposite? Please respond to me. CNP Bethanie Miller had no issues whatsoever suggesting and scheduling me immediately for multiple treatments and surgical procedures but is now unwilling to allow me the life saving medications I need to have some quality of life and to even be able to go to your surgery center to have the surgical procedures done. During my last two visits my new pain management provider, Nurse Bethanie Miller, advised me without any testing whatsoever that my "receptors" are not functioning properly and decided without any input from me or my patient advocate that she will start tapering my pain medications down. I am extremely debilitated by pain and extreme exhaustion resulting from multiple chronic pain syndromes and diseases that Twin Cities Pain Clinic have diagnosed me with including fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, TMJ / TMD, chronic tension and migraine headaches persisting daily for 15+ years, allodynia, spondylosis with myelopathy, osteoarthritis and ME/CFS. I had my advocate drive some information to CNP Bethanie Miller along with a video which explains the unbearable pain I suffer from. Although this information was sent and she claimed to have reviewed the information and watched the video she insists that my "receptors" are not functioning properly and told me that she plans to cut my pain medication down by nearly 1/2. I have given her time to explain her theory and made a point to explain to her that medically and professionally this is simply a theory. There is no proof whatsoever that this is what is actually happening. No testing at all has been done to test my "receptors" and I patiently and politely explained to CNP B. MILLER that the relief I experience from my medically necessary prescription medications can bring me from a level 8-9 pain down to a level 1-2 pain. I went on to tell her that if my receptors, as she says, are not working correctly, I wonder how I am experiencing such immense pain relief taking my medication as prescribed. I would so greatly appreciate if you would please take a few moments at your convenience to reach out to my care taker and I. We will be hopeful to hear from you in the near future. You may call, text, email at your convenience 24/7. Messages are always fine as well, although we hope to speak with you in person (phone ) and think that would be most convenient and helpful to resolve this issue . THANK YOU DOCTOR WILL! Very Warmest Regards, TSB and JSB”

— Bella Bella

“After months of pain, multiple injections and a botched experience from another physician, I changed course altogether. I lucked upon Dr. Will at Twin Cities Pain. After the first appointment I knew that I had found something. Dr Will wasn't counting the clock and rushing through the interview...he actually listened. We went through my entire history, discussed what had worked, and what had failed. Together, we developed a plan and we put it in motion. Now, several weeks into the treatment plan, the personal service has not faltered. I am confident more than ever that my days of debilitating back pain are soon to be gone (or at least manageable). These folks rock!”

— FlyMax Aircraft, LLC

“Dear Dr. Andrew Will (PART 3) ME/CFS is a biological illness that affects many body parts. It causes severe fatigue not improved by rest, problems thinking and sleeping, dizziness, pain, and many other symptoms. People with ME/CFS may not look sick but can't do their normal activities. ME/CFS may get worse after they do any activity -- physical or mental. This symptom is called post-exertional malaise (PEM). After they exert themselves, they may need to stay in bed for an extended time. About 1 in 4 people with ME/CFS are confined to bed at some point in their illness. Did you know? It's estimated that between 836,000 and 3.3 million people in the United States suffer from ME/CFS. More than 9 in 10 people with ME/CFS have not been diagnosed by a doctor. ME/CFS costs the U.S. economy about $18 to $51 billion annually in medical costs and lost income. It is difficult to diagnose because there is no specific test for ME/CFS. One reason that people with ME/CFS have not been diagnosed may be limited access to healthcare. Another reason may be a lack of healthcare providers who know about ME/CFS and how to recognize it. Anyone can get ME/CFS. It doesn't matter what age, gender or ethnicity they are. However, some groups are more affected than others. Signs and symptoms People with ME/CFS are not able to function the same way they did before they became ill. They may not always be able to do daily tasks like showering or cooking a meal. ME/CFS often makes it hard to keep a job, go to school, and take part in family and social life. ME/CFS can last for years and sometimes leads to serious disability. ME/CFS is most common in people in middle age but also affects kids, teens and elderly people. Among adults, women are affected more often than men. Among children, teens are more affected than younger kids. People who are white are diagnosed more often than other races and ethnicities. But many people with ME/CFS have not been diagnosed, especially among people from racial and ethnic minority groups. Diagnosis Symptoms of ME/CFS may appear similar to many other illnesses. There is no test to confirm ME/CFS. This makes it difficult to diagnose. The illness can also be unpredictable. Symptoms may come and go, or there may be changes in how severe symptoms are over time. A doctor should be able to distinguish ME/CFS from other illnesses by doing a thorough medical exam. This includes asking many questions about the patient's health history and current illness. They should also ask about how often symptoms occur, how bad they are, and how long they have lasted. It is also important for doctors to talk with patients about how the symptoms affect their lives. Treatment and recovery There is no cure or approved treatment for ME/CFS. But some symptoms can be treated or managed. Treating these symptoms might provide relief for some people with ME/CFS but not others. Other strategies, like learning new ways to manage activity, can also help. People with ME/CFS, their families, and healthcare providers need to work together to decide which symptom causes the most problems. This should be treated first after discussing possible benefits and harms of any treatment plans, including medicines and other therapies. Healthcare providers need to support their patients' families as they come to understand how to live with this illness. Providers and families should remember that this process is likely to be hard on people with ME/CFS. Resources ME/CFS handout with 3 symptoms Patient Toolkit ME/CFS educational tools to help patients and their families manage their healthcare visits. MAY 13, 2024 USA map multicultural group of young people integration - stock photo Living with ME/CFS Patients and their families need support as they come to understand how to live with ME/CFS. MAY 10, 2024”

— Ray Martinez