Finding the proper help

A large determinant in getting control of your difficult headaches relates to seeking and getting the appropriate help. There should be a cooperative spirit between patient, primary care physician and neurologist to accomplish this goal.

The types of clinics that try to treat headaches

How to choose a headache treatment program

be a demanding consumer (dealing with physicians and insurance companies)

have realistic expectations (what you should expect from your doctor, what they expect from you)

- how to get the most out of a medical visit

- how to best prepare for a visit with the specialist

- keep track of your headaches and headache patterns as they relate to your life

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© Edmund Messina MD 1997