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(Message started by: Berreterre on Sep 26^th, 2006, 10:54am)

Title: Rockford, Illinois Physician referral?
Post by Berreterre on Sep 26^th, 2006, 10:54am

Can anybody recommend a Doctor, we can work with regarding Migraine's, in the Rockford, Illinois area. Desperate! Please help. Will travel.

Title: Re: Rockford, Illinois Physician referral?
Post by brewcrew on Sep 26^th, 2006, 10:56am

Contact screen name "Woobie."

Title: Re: Rockford, Illinois Physician referral?
Post by stpp77 on Sep 26^th, 2006, 11:36am

Hi, try the Diamond Headache clinic in Chicago, Illinois. I have had very good luck with them with CH's and I know they do alot with migraine sufferers. Look up their website for all of the information. It will be about an 1 1/2- 2 hour drive for you, but I felt this drive is worth it (I live in the same area)....Hope this helps. Good Luck!!

Title: Re: Rockford, Illinois Physician referral?
Post by HeadhurtinMama on Sep 26^th, 2006, 11:44am

I can also recommend Dr. Karyn Catt at Carle Clinic in Bloomington. I know it is Central IL, but trust me, she has been a godsend to me I would recommend her to anyone. She is the 6th neuro I have seen in the past 4 years and she finally diagnosed me.

Title: Re: Rockford, Illinois Physician referral?
Post by Bob_Johnson on Sep 26^th, 2006, 2:20pm

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.

Title: Re: Rockford, Illinois Physician referral?
Post by BlueMeanie on Sep 26^th, 2006, 3:06pm

Hi,

I have a neurologist on the Lake Shore that is familiar with CH's. Not sure about Migraines. Check your PM's for the info.

Good Luck to ya. Hope you find something that helps.

BM