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Headache is a far more complex issue than most folks assume. There are dozens of DX with overlapping symptoms and treatment is RARELY something our PCP can handle: the education/experience even for most neurologists is remarkably limited. So you have seen this bit....
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.
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On-line screen to find a physician.
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Look for "Physician Finder" search box. 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.
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NEW certification program for "Headache Medicine" by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, an independent, non-profit, professional medical organization.
Since this is a new program, the initial listing is limited and so it should be checked each time you have an interest in locating a headache doctor.
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And, since you have been exploring the site, you know our recurring suggestion that you learn much so that you can discuss options with whomever you see and you have seen the basic materials which I regularly post. Just encouraging you to read/learn...
And stay away from my Wells-Fargo stuff. Having enough strain trying to understand the new web site, et al. !! <bg>
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If you are convinced you have CH, stay away from all pain meds. They don't work and, with too much use, can increase the attacks.
If you need motivation about seeing a specialist, see the message, "Cluster LIKE headache" in "Important Messages" in the "Medications, therapies" section.