Yesterday I met my new primary care doctor who will have to refer me to any and all specialists. He took his time learning my history, used a computer notebook with other doctor's test results I had brought already scanned in to talk to me about. All and all I think it was a successful first visit....I think I will keep him!
I also made an appointment to see a new neurologist for the 23rd of this month. I would also like to say that I had a very pleasant experience with a doctor today. I want to share it because there are so many bad experiences that many times we don't get to hear about the good. See, I needed a new neurologist because the one I have won't return my phone calls or refill my meds. I looked over the ones in my insurance plan. The first one I picked doesn't work with migraine patients, he specializes in spinal injurys. The second one....when I called the number the clerk gave me another number and said this doctor shares the office with them. The second number was the doctors voice mail. I left a short message about looking for a new doctor to treat migraines and the number to call me back if she could help me. An hour later this considerate doctor, not a nurse or appt clerk called me back. She unfortunately is currently on maternity leave but talked to me and gave me several names and numbers of other neurologists in the area I was looking. I congratulated her on her new baby and told her to enjoy her time off. I would love her to know that this simple phone call made my day, month, year!! I sound pathetic huh?? Anyway, I knew great doctors were still out there caring about the welfare of people. We could all use a little pick me up! 


Well congrats on finding a good PCP. I really like mine and he actually treats me for now, though he did ask if I wanted to go to a neuro a few months ago. Despite living in a capital city with a teaching hospital and having a 250+ moms board as a resource besides this one, I don't think there are any great headache docs here that can do more than him right now (ie, just try different preventive meds). There are 3 docs recommended in our state, just not close to us, and I'm not that desparate yet.
But I'm most impressed that the neuro called you back herself. Wow. LOL! She must be bored at home. I remember that - becoming way too friendly with Fritz the diaper service guy! I had twins and was definitely not SAHM material so being cooped up was the biggest drag. But it was July/August and hot as dickens so not so keen on loading up and going anywhere knowing they'd need to nurse about as soon as we'd get there. Thank goodness for my online moms group!
I do hope you find a good neuro. Every time I get my "neck" migraine/headache (had one today and was ready to chop my head off at the neck, though I feel way better now at 1:30am - thank you med cocktail!!!) I'm ready to go get those injections my coworker got and several folks here talk about. Though not keen on anything stuck anywhere near my neck or brain. And I know PCP won't do that, only a neuro and only the right one. Sigh......
Diane