The follow-up appointment:
Nurse Lois met me in the reception room promptly at the appointed time. She checked my vital signs, recorded changes in my health and other medications, and asked questions about my Migraine attacks since my first appointment. There was a short wait for Dr. Young, as he needed to see a patient in distress. Although Dr. Young was a bit behind schedule, there was no sense that he was hurrying to catch up. We discussed and adjusted my medications, talked about my progress and his treatment plan for me. We also discussed other health issues that may be affected by some of the same things that affect Migraine, and he recommended discussions with my other doctors. Approximately 90 minutes after my appointment time, I had my next appointment scheduled, and was on my way.
Summary:
Headache disorders and Migraine disease are complicated and need appropriate and adequate treatment. This treatment may not be available from your primary care physician or through a general practice neurologist. When this is the case, headache and Migraine specialists and clinics offer specialized care that can be literally life saving and greatly increase our quality of life. If you feel you are not receiving the best care for your Migraine Disease, Cluster Headaches, or other headache disorders, these specialists and clinics should be considered. You may need to travel a bit to reach one, but it will be well worth the effort. For a listing of specialists and headache clinics, click HERE.
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