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redrose
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Hi just wanted to get introduce myself. According to one neurologist Im having all three types of headaches cluster,migraine,and stress-but guess what noone has given me anything for headaches at all. I have pain meds for other problems so that has helped a little---saw the first neurologist in 2002 and Ill be going to a new one either this month or next. Im 54 will be 55 in april a mom and grandma--would love to hear from anyone and especially suggestions please-this pain is driving me nuts---although didnt have far to go lol 
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Rosybabe
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« Reply #1 on: Mar 13th, 2007, 1:42pm » |
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HI Red rose!
Welcome aboard!!
Sorry to hear you are one of us but You have found a great place to get information and support.
Others will contact you too, so you will not feel alone on this.
Hope you find a good Dr. who will really help you.
Wish you lots of pain free days!!
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Bob_Johnson
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Re: new member
« Reply #2 on: Mar 13th, 2007, 1:51pm » |
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A diagnosis without effective treatment = need a new doc!
1. Search the OUCH site (button on left) for a list of recommended M.D.s.
2. Yellow Pages phone book: look for "Headache Clinics" in the M.D. section and look under "neurologist" where some docs will list speciality areas of practice.
3. Call your hospital/medical center. They often have an office to assist in finding a physician. You may have to ask for the social worker/patient advocate.
4. http://www.achenet.org/physicians/ On-line screen to find a physician.
5. http://www.headaches.org/consumer/index.html Call 1-800-643-5552; they will send a list of M.D.s for your state.I suggest using this source for several reasons: first, we have read several messages from people who, even seeing neurologists, are unhappy with the quality of care and ATTITUDES they have encountered; second, the clinical director of the Jefferson (Philadelphia) Headache Clinic said, in late 1999, that upwards of 40%+ of U.S. doctors have poor training in treating headache and/or hold attitudes about headache ("hysterical female disorder" which block them from sympathetic and effective work with the patient; third, it's necessary to find a doctor who has experience, skill, and a set of attitudes which give hope of success. This is the best method I know of to find such a physician.
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http://www.headachedrugs.com/pdf/ha2006.pdf Dr. Robbins site. Then explore the entire site by deleting everything following. com/ and then hit enter.
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Here is a link to read and print and take to your doctor. It describes preventive, transitional, abortive and surgical treatments for CH. Written by one of the better headache docs in the U.S. (2002)
http://www.brightok.net/~mnjday/chtherapy.pdf
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Re: new member
« Reply #3 on: Mar 13th, 2007, 2:27pm » |
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Welcome to the board and I'll just econd what Bob said, the correct diagnosis is your only chance for relief! Hope we can help you!
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