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Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Medications, Treatments, Therapies >> Looking for a doctor in the phoenix metro area. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1464483326 Message started by AndyC on May 28th, 2016 at 8:55pm |
Title: Looking for a doctor in the phoenix metro area. Post by AndyC on May 28th, 2016 at 8:55pm
Hi everyone,
It has been a while since I posted. My son suffers from CH and has been on the D3 regime for over a year. This year the CH has returned with a vengeance 3 months earlier than normal, especially at night. I am trying to find a Dr. that knows about CH and is willing to prescribe O2 properly to help him at night. We have been to a few who refuse to prescribe the O2 in the recommended flow rate. On another note, he has increased his D3 dosage to the initial loading dose for two weeks but his D3 test came back very low. We are stumped as to why, so any suggestions are very welcome. Thanks for this site. Andy |
Title: Re: Looking for a doctor in the phoenix metro area. Post by Batch on May 29th, 2016 at 12:10am
Hey Andy,
Sorry your son is having a rough time. His lab results for 25(OH)D point to the problem. I'd have him start the 2-week vitamin D3 loading schedule. Week 1. 50,000 IU/day vitamin D3 plus all the cofactors. Week 2. 40,000 IU/day vitamin D3 plus all the cofactors. Week 3. Drop back to the 10,000 IU/day vitamin D3 maintenance dose and stay at this dose for a month then go in for another 25(OH)D lab test. Take care, check you PM inbox, and please keep us posted. V/R, Batch |
Title: Re: Looking for a doctor in the phoenix metro area. Post by Mike NZ on May 29th, 2016 at 12:15am
Hi Andy
Is he taking the cofactors to go with the D3? |
Title: Re: Looking for a doctor in the phoenix metro area. Post by LasVegas on Jun 9th, 2016 at 4:14pm
Better late reply than never, as this is a life long disease. Sorry to read of the pain and frustration. You came to the right place for help.
How many miles are you willing to travel? I have a list of doctors in AZ who are familiar with treating CH's and that were recommended from CH sufferers who reside in AZ. But AZ is a huge state and there may be doctors in other AZ cities and counties, so how far are you willing to travel? Please PM me as I do not check this board often and will type out the list for you accordingly. -Gregg in Las Vegas |
Title: Re: Looking for a doctor in the phoenix metro area. Post by AndyC on Jun 9th, 2016 at 7:45pm
Hi,
Thanks for replying. I am willing to travel anywhere in the metro Phoenix area to find a dr that has treated ch patients. Maricopa County is the size of Connecticut and I am willing to go anywhere in it. I look forward to hearing from you. Andy |
Title: Re: Looking for a doctor in the phoenix metro area. Post by LasVegas on Jun 9th, 2016 at 8:16pm
The AZ list is minimal....here is a list of doctors in AZ who have all been referred from CH sufferers from this site. This info below is a few years old, but should be of help providing the doctors didn't relocate, retire, etc. Pain Free Wishes ;)
-Gregg in Las Vegas Mesa: Dr. George Wang - Neurology and Sleep Medicine Associates Phoenix: Dr. James Frey - Barrow Neurology Clinic Dr. Larry Ryan - Northwest Medical Center Scottsdale: Dr. Constantine Moschonas - Four Peaks Neurology Dr. Jeffrey Steier - Scottsdale Neurological Consultants Tempe: Dr. Stephen Chakmakian - Health Choice Arizona Tuscon: Dr. Wendi Kulin - Univ. of AZ - Dept of Neurology - Banner |
Title: Re: Looking for a doctor in the phoenix metro area. Post by AndyC on Jun 12th, 2016 at 10:34am
Thank you so very much.
I'll start calling tomorrow. Andy |
Title: Re: Looking for a doctor in the phoenix metro area. Post by LasVegas on Jun 16th, 2016 at 3:27pm
You're very welcome Andy. Hope this list helped you find a good doctor.
-Gregg in Las vegas |
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