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(Message started by: aubmari on Oct 19^th, 2007, 10:15am)

Title: Where can I find.....
Post by aubmari on Oct 19^th, 2007, 10:15am

the list of drs in our area that deal with CH?? [smiley=huh.gif]

I have seen it before but apparently I am not awake enough yet?

I am trying to help someone in my area..

Thank you!!!

Aubmari

Title: Re: Where can I find.....
Post by Racer1_NC on Oct 19^th, 2007, 10:17am

http://www.ouch-us.org/chgeneral/doctors.htm

Title: Re: Where can I find.....
Post by aubmari on Oct 19^th, 2007, 10:27am

Thanks!!

Aub

Title: Re: Where can I find.....
Post by Bob_Johnson on Oct 19^th, 2007, 10:54am

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 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.