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Do doctors also treat headaches?

By DJ Thursday, September 20, 2007

I have been diagnosed with migraines by a leading Australian specialist in migraine (who's now retired) who provided some treatment and I've had some since. Anyhow tried a new GP doctor a while ago explained what my medical conditions were including migraine/headaches and the need for continued treatment (to minimise time off work) and therefore was looking for a GP willing to treat and manage them.

 

Anyhow after some questioning she decided that I had headaches not migraine and therefore she would not treat them (even though I'd shown her the neuro letter advising I had atypical migraine but more importantly outlining the treatment he provided).

 

Anyhow out of interest I would have thought that if a patient reported and was assessed as having headaches that if they were having many episodes (ie 2 or more per month, or particularly sever) that they should be treated too. Maybe the medication would be different. Is it recommended that people with headache be treated too.

 

Cheers DJ

Nancy Harris Bonk, Health Guide
9/20/07 10:23am
They "should" treat the whole patient. Have you had your entire record sent to your GP and yourself? Maybe if your diagnosis is in your chart, and it is sent to the GP, she will be more apt to treat this. If not, can you find a new GP?
11/ 8/07 4:25pm

She had pretty much everything in relation to my migraines and headaches including letters and diagnosis from the neuro. She just had an attitude problem.

Anyhow am now seeing a neuro today and have gone to a new medical centre.

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By DJ— Last Modified: 09/03/10, First Published: 09/20/07