Monday, May 28, 2012

All SharePosts Relating To "Doctors"

Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Undiagnosed Pseudotumor Cerebri Nearly Blinds Young Woman

On the forum and in SharePosts, we've had quite a few discussions about pseudotumor cerebri (PTC), akd idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), and it's impact on Migraines and headaches. The most frequently discussed issue related to IIH is diagnosing it. Some of our readers have experienced family doctors, ophthalmologists, and... Read moreChevron
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Ask the Clinician

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Husband with 5-day headache. What to do next?

Full Question: My husband has had a headache for 5 days.  He was vomiting as well.  He went to the dr, at my insistance, and got some nausea and headache meds but he still has the headache.  He is persistantly tired.  Could it be a TIA or related to his type 2 diabetes?  I am not sure what I need to do next.  Do... Read moreChevron
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hurting1

Praying About New Doc

I awoke early, at 4:00am, to the normal slow grind of a headache, but I took my medication and I'm feeling much better. I am holding to the hope that today may have a positive end, as I am seeing a new physician this morning. I am just so tired of the headaches! I am nervous, though, because I feel like I will have to convince the new... Read moreChevron
hurting1

Another Doctor, Another Day

I was supposed to have had an apointment today to see the new PCP, but they called and left a message yesterday that it was rescheduled. The reason I was given was that the doc hasn't had time to go over my chart. B/S!!!! We were in there for over 2 hours going over my chart.   I did get the news that my labs came back fine, and I did have... Read moreChevron
Nancy Harris Bonk

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Are You Getting Substandard Migraine Care Too?

On April 13, the most appalling study was released confirming something I had suspected for a long time. The study is the "Impact of insurance status on migraine care in the United States."1  Migraineurs (and patients in general, in my opinion) who are uninsured or insured with Medicaid and/or Medicare get substandard medical care. Yes,... Read moreChevron