Coping, News & Research, Symptoms

Headache Only One of Migraine’s Many Symptoms

More than half of people with migraine experience nausea, neck pain, or sensitivity to lights, sounds or smells during a migraine, yet few doctors regularly ask about symptoms other than headache. These findings, from a National Headache Foundation survey, include only a partial list of possible migraine symptoms. Migraine Goes Beyond Head Pain (National Headache… Continue reading Headache Only One of Migraine’s Many Symptoms

Doctors, Treatment

Seattle Doctors, Neurologists & Headache Specialists

I’ve been asked about Seattle headache specialists and neurologists more times than I can count in the last month. My experience is quite limited, but the online support group and forum has a thread with recommendations for Seattle headache doctors. If you have any to add, please do! You can also check What Do You… Continue reading Seattle Doctors, Neurologists & Headache Specialists

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How to Find a Doctor Who Knows About Headache

Would you trust an editorial about foreign aid policy that was written by the author of bodice-ripper romance novels? How about trusting doctors who calls themselves headache specialists even though they are trained in totally different fields, aren’t certified in headache management, and/or don’t participate in either of the national headache societies? Some people who… Continue reading How to Find a Doctor Who Knows About Headache

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Finding a Headache Doctor in Your Area

Finding a doctor you like is hard enough. The additional requirement that the provider be is well-educated and up-to-date on headache seems unattainable. Instead of immediately narrowing the pool to well-known headache specialists or clinics, consider looking for a doctor who is dedicated to treating headache, no matter what his or her medical specialty is.… Continue reading Finding a Headache Doctor in Your Area

Doctors, Treatment

Finding a Headache Doctor

One of the questions I’m asked most frequently is where to find a doctor who knows about headache. There are quite a few resources available if you know where to look. The American Council for Headache Education has a searchable online database of docs who belong to the organization. The National Headache Foundation provides contact… Continue reading Finding a Headache Doctor