In 2003 I was diagonosed by the Directer of Nuerology in one of the best hospitals in the country(2000 miles away) with CH. I have been relitivy pain free (except a three week bout 1 year ago). It has started a week ago and its bad. last time he recomended a nuro here and he treated me like i was on another planet (saying it wasn't CH, etc) I have no insurance now and I don't or can't afford to see a docter who dosen't unstand what  CH is. Can anyone recommend a doctor who is aware of Clusters in New Orleans? I am not looking for drugs, I have a cabinet full of them (Relpax, Imtrex,Axert, Florinal, Midrin and a few narcs)None of them helps. Never tried oxygen but am willing. Please help if you can.

Hang tough down there. Youll like the 02 keep persuing that.
all the best
the bb

LOCATING HEADACHE SPECIALIST

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. Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or ; On-line screen to find a physician.

5. Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or Look for "Physician Finder" search box.  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.

Linda,
Thank-you for suggesting Dr. Trahant. I have an appointment in 3 weeks, I have no insurance and no job at this time and the cash payment for the first visit is more than 1 weeks unemployment. (First time I am unemployed in 35 years). Can anyone here recomend this particular Dr? I have been to sereral doctors in the past (with insurance) who did not understand my situitation and all they did was schedules MRI's and we all know the program.