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(Message started by: rvn1967 on Oct 14^th, 2004, 2:46pm)

Title: Referral
Post by rvn1967 on Oct 14^th, 2004, 2:46pm

Could use a referral to a very good San Diego Neurologist with extensive CH experience. Your
input would be most appreciated. Thanks, Phil

Title: Re: Referral
Post by PerryGR on Oct 14^th, 2004, 8:59pm

Hello Phil,

Not sure if this is what you're asking for but there's a list of recommended doctors on the OUCH site. Here's the link: http://clusterheadaches.org/doctors.htm

Hope this helps,
PFDAN to all,
Perry.

Title: Re: Referral
Post by Bob_Johnson on Oct 15^th, 2004, 8:07am

If the OUCH info doesn't help start with your Yellow Pages and look for headache clinics. Also, call your local (large) hospital and ask for a referral. They often have a referral service.

Regardless of how you find a name, be very direct in asking both the doctor and his nursing personnel if he has experience with Cluster. Experience reported here makes it clear that even othewise well qualified neurologists may not have training/experience in treating the complexity of headaches.

Title: Re: Referral
Post by rvn1967 on Oct 15^th, 2004, 1:46pm

Perry and Bob thanks for the suggestions. I have found knowledge, solice and a supportive community here. In fact, my current primary care physician and neurologist should become active members of this site, perhaps they would learn something usefull.

Phil

Title: Re: Referral
Post by godsjoy777 on Oct 15^th, 2004, 6:12pm

Hey Phil,
Hope you do find a good Neuro here....This is the only place that I would trust to find one....and I did.....since my GP is an idiot......I went here to find a Neuro and THANK GOD for his office.....everyone there is extremely helpful.....
Blessings,
Karen