Migraine Headaches Support Group
Migraine is a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head and are often accompanied by photophobia (hypersensitivity to light), phonophobia (hypersensitivity to sound) and nausea.
do I go see for migraines?
Neurologist
or
Anesthesiologist?
Neurologist
or
Anesthesiologist?
deleted_user
start with you PCP then grt refered to a neuro doc the anesthesiolgist usually jut do thr different kinds of blocks an trigger points. i have both for mine depending whayt is going on, good luck to you
deleted_user
I see a neurologist. I don't think he's a very good one.
deleted_user
Thanks ladies.
deleted_user
I SEE AN ANESTHESEOLIGIST. HE IS GREAT. PROBABLLY THE MOST DOWN TO EARTH DOC I HAVE MET.
deleted_user
Hi..At first i saw my family doctor who then refered me to a wonderful neurologist who works with me totally until we find a medication routine that works for me. I see him for my check up next week. Since seeing him and not giving up i have been getting alot better. Good luck...Hugs
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