Wednesday, July 15, 2009
i have been to the emergence room 10 time in the last 7 months for migrains. they say that it is to many the medication that i am on is not working any more. the doctor tells me that i have a type of migraine which hard to get hold of. unsure what to do
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If your doctor isn't able to help you, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It's important to note that neurologists aren't necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check our listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists.
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Nancy BonkMyMigraineConnection.com Expert
i have tried to make appt. with the headache specialist but they are not taking my insurance. so i still dont know what to do. any other help??
I do understand how difficult it makes things when you don't have insurance to cover your doctor expenses. No, I don't have an answer for that problem and wish I did. I've been there myself and know how very difficult that makes everything. I can only tell you how I managed, which was to budget very strictly to get the money together for doctors. Money is even tighter for us know going through a divorce and trying to raise two teens on my very limited incomes.
But some other thoughts: some hospitals have teaching centers that may have a "headache clinic" associated with them, that is worth looking into. I did that and found out about my cervical disc issues. Another idea is to call the Migraine specialists near you and see about a payment plan, some may work with you on that. Or saving some money for the initial visit to the specialist and try to get a diagnosis and treatment plan, the see your local doctors for continued treatment. Many members here do that.
Have you been over to our forum? It is a great place for support and good ideas from people just like us who battle this disease every day. To get there you can click HERE.