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(Message started by: aib1997 on Mar 13^th, 2007, 8:31pm)

Title: First Doc Visit
Post by aib1997 on Mar 13^th, 2007, 8:31pm

I have an appt for my headaches and I'm going to a Neuro, my symptoms match up to CHs...What exactly does the doctor do to determine this problem? MRI's, CTs, takes your word? Can anyone tell me the norm of the doctor visits?? Thanks!

Title: Re: First Doc Visit
Post by E-Double on Mar 13^th, 2007, 8:46pm

like anything else there are diagnostic criteria.
If your symptoms match then it may be that you have them
It is also important the the doctor is a headache specialist.
Not every neuro understands HA

http://216.25.100.131/upload/CT_Clas/ihc_II_main_no_print.pdf

Title: Re: First Doc Visit
Post by thebbz on Mar 14^th, 2007, 10:53am

Usually an office visit with the GP. Then a trip to a Nuerologist, an MRI to rule out other causes. After that it's, if it looks like a duck and sounds like a duck....
all the best
jb