EXPERT
Dr. Klee S. Bethel, MD
Pain Management Specialist
Dr. Klee Bethel practices Pain Medicine in Mesa, AZ. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Bethel serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
Dr. Klee S. Bethel, MD
- TEMPE, AZ
- Accepting new patients
No results found
Medical question?
If your back pain is in the middle or upper back, it may affect your breathing. When you write back in, be very specific about where the pain is what position or movement makes READ MORE
If your back pain is in the middle or upper back, it may affect your breathing. When you write back in, be very specific about where the pain is what position or movement makes it better or worse, like taking a deep breath and or twisting.
Burning in my left hip should I go to the doctors?
There are 33 pairs of facet joints in your spine one or more of these may be causing the sensation. An interventional pain physician can help you if the problem persists.
How can I find out what this pain is?
Visit an interventional pain physician
Can a psychiatrist treat chronic pain?
Yes the emotional components as well as teaching you methods to mentally escape and deal with the pain
How to treat sciatic back pain?
This problem is usually one of three things, 1) pinching a nerve root, 2)sacroiliitis causing a butt muscle spasms which then pinch the sciatic nerve or 3)posterior spine facet READ MORE
This problem is usually one of three things, 1) pinching a nerve root, 2)sacroiliitis causing a butt muscle spasms which then pinch the sciatic nerve or 3)posterior spine facet mediated pain. All three can be treated with injections but obviously the injections go to different places. Physical therapy can be helpful. Walking in water can be helpful. But it is important to define the exact cause of the pain.
Is it normal to have this knee pain?
Important to note whether you are crossing the left over the right (because then it is stretching) or right over left, which is compressing.
Is that bad that I have been cracking my ankle a lot?
Not usually. It depends on why you're doing it.
Treatment for joint pain?
Well you should always ask your Dr what a new Rx is for. Meloxicam is a non steroid anti inflammatory. The forte is a mild pain reliever
Hand and wrist injury?
At 10 days, if not improved by then, see your doctor to see if an X-ray is indicated
Does urgent care treat head injuries?
Obviously depends but they can get it started
Can my foot rotation cause hip problems?
Short answer, yes. But also possible the foot rotation and hip pain are caused by a nerve root problem in the lumbar spine. I would see an orthopedic surgeon or interventional READ MORE
Short answer, yes. But also possible the foot rotation and hip pain are caused by a nerve root problem in the lumbar spine. I would see an orthopedic surgeon or interventional pain Dr to help you sort it out
What is causing my leg cramps?
You should probably see your doctor about that there’s several causes for leg cramps for walking the most serious one would be neurogenic claudication. But you may also have qualification READ MORE
You should probably see your doctor about that there’s several causes for leg cramps for walking the most serious one would be neurogenic claudication. But you may also have qualification from atherosclerosis of the major arteries to the leg. You should mention this to your cardiologist.
What causes knee swelling?
Sounds like a condition called chondromylacia. Use elliptical rather than treadmill or stair climbing. Ice after working out. Walk in pool chin deep for exercise if it stays swollen READ MORE
Sounds like a condition called chondromylacia. Use elliptical rather than treadmill or stair climbing. Ice after working out. Walk in pool chin deep for exercise if it stays swollen to rest it.
Can you get a cortisone injection in your hip for pain while on blood thinners?
Short answer is yes but not all Drs will do it
I have pain in my leg?
Try 500 to 1000 mg magnesium at bedtime
Neck pain/dropped shoulder?
Sounds like a C5 nerve root impingement. You should see a interventional pain physician to get imaging ordered.
I have pain after wrist surgery?
Probably the nerve coming back to life. Give it a week to get better and if it doesn’t talk to your surgeon
Right side pain?
The short answer is yes, may be a kidney stone and you may need treatment. Do you have a fever or other symptoms? Lab and imaging as well as an exam may be necessary
How to resolve my shoulder pain?
If you are not going to go have it evaluated wear a sling when active NSAIDs like ibuprofen 200-800mg per day, if no bleeding disorders, for the pain and inflammation. If it is READ MORE
If you are not going to go have it evaluated wear a sling when active NSAIDs like ibuprofen 200-800mg per day, if no bleeding disorders, for the pain and inflammation. If it is not substantially better in a week, I would seek a medical evaluation from an orthopedic surgeon or an interventional pain physician.
Klee Bethel
Klee Bethel
My mom is having side effects from Cymbalta?
Yes, stop immediately, it was not likely to help anyway. Have her see an interventional pain physician, preferably fellowship trained and a SIS member.
Klee Bethel
Klee Bethel
