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(Message started by: greumreaper on Jul 4^th, 2005, 4:06am)

Title: Finding a Cluster Headache Specialist
Post by greumreaper on Jul 4^th, 2005, 4:06am

I have had clusters for ages. My family doctor simply cannot treat me. I need to know if anyone out there knows how to find a cluster headache specialist. Preferably in the lower Alabama area. Thanks In Advance
GR

Title: Re: Finding a Cluster Headache Specialist
Post by Topical on Jul 4^th, 2005, 5:24am

Lizzie2 posted this in one of Leggs threads below.
Here's the cut and paste:
"you can check this list to see if they are there: http://www.clusterheadaches.org/doctors.htm

If they're not on that particular list, it still doesn't mean that they don't treat clusters, but it means nobody on this site has recommended them.

Here's another list of physicians that have all been personally recommended by migraine and headache patients: http://headaches.about.com/od/recommendedspecialists/

And here's one more reference list for the American Council for Headache Education (ACHE):
http://www.achenet.org/physicians/ " - Lizzie2

Title: Re: Finding a Cluster Headache Specialist
Post by burnt-toast on Jul 4^th, 2005, 8:56am

on 07/04/05 at 04:06:48, greumreaper wrote:

By looking up headache clinics in my area I have found a far greater number of neurologists that have/are treating cluster patients. My first visit is typically to interview each potential doc. before deciding which practice to use.

Good luck with your search.

Tom

Title: Re: Finding a Cluster Headache Specialist
Post by Bob_Johnson on Jul 4^th, 2005, 2:26pm

PHYSICIANS--LOCATING HEADACHE SPECIALISTS

The National Headache Foundation, 1/888-643-5552, will send a list of doctors, by state, who have self-identified themselves as being interested and experienced in treating headache.
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.

www.HEADACHECARE.COM. See physician finder; limited listings.

WWW.ACHENET.ORG American Council for Headache Education.