When To See Your Doctor for a Headache or Migraine Statistically, most headaches and Migraine attacks are painful and
disruptive, but not dangerous. Still, head pain can be a symptom of other
conditions, some serious. Even though many of us have been told, "A Migraine
never killed anyone," that's not exactly true. There are cases where
Migraines cause fatal strokes and times when a headache or Migraine attack
means you need to see a doctor.
Time
for a New Doctor? If your doctor is dispensing incorrect information, your communication
with him/her isn't good, or if your treatment isn't progressing, it may be
time to consider a new doctor. Optimal healthcare is achieved with a team
approach where you and your doctors work as a team, making joint decisions.
Remember, it's your health — YOU'RE the boss!
Coping With Busy Doctors We're all familiar with the problems of too few doctors, problems
communicating with doctors, busy doctors who seem to cut appointments short.
How can we get the most from our appointments with these doctors so we can
better manage our headaches and Migraines? Here are some tips.
Headache and Migraine Care: As it SHOULD Be People with Migraine Disease, Cluster Headaches, and other headache
disorders often encounter problems getting proper and respectful treatment.
Headache specialists and clinics can be the answer.
Is This Doctor/Patient Relationship Worth Saving?
The doctor/patient relationship is critical to good health on many levels.
The doctor/patient relationship should provide reliable information, the
comfort of good medical assistance, a knowledgeable ally with whom to
discuss problems presented by our health issues, and a form of validation.
We've discussed situations where finding another doctor could be the best
solution, but we also need to discuss situations where there's a
doctor/patient relationship that's worth working on and improving.
Guide To Visiting a New Doctor Helpful information and sample questions for preparing for a visit with
a new doctor or for any appointment for which you could use some help.