1. Did you know that there is a difference between neurologists and migraine specialists?
- Neurologists: Known as the “general physicians” of neurology, these doctors treat a wide range of head injuries, diseases, conditions, and illnesses. Migraine is just one aspect of that.
- Migraine Specialists: These doctors see only patients with migraines and headaches every day. They are not necessarily neurologists; instead, they are doctors with specific training and expertise in migraines.
2. You may want to consider the treatment options suggested by each doctor before becoming a patient with them.:
- Variety of treatments: My first neurologist prescribed one type of preventative medicine regardless of each patient’s medical history and diagnosis (cluster, migraine, or tension). Make sure your doctor works WITH you to find the best possible approach to your condition.
- Holistic approaches: This is just a personal preference for me, but I would have preferred a doctor that suggested diet/lifestyle changes and alternative therapies before jumping straight to an invasive daily drug.
3. You may need to pay out of pocket or travel to find the right doctor for you:
Sometimes insurance doesn’t cover part or all of your visit to a migraine specialist, and since there are less than 300 in the U.S., they may not be conveniently located to you. Luckily, the Migraine Research Foundation created this list of migraine specialists to help! Be sure to do your own research too; I found a general physician specializing in migraines in my town who is not on this list.
Don’tbe afraid to switch from one type of doctor to the other if you find it’s not working for you. Your health comes first!
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