I need to see a doctor about headaches.?

Question

what type of doctor should i see? i do not have a gp and would rather go to a specialist. would a neurologist be the type?

Answer 1

Typically I advise patients to start with their GP as there are several things that can cause headaches. If you would prefer a specialist, then I would seek out a neurologist. Make sure you're keeping a log with dates of the headaches, how long they last, what (if anything) affords you relief. Also note if you experience any dizziness (along with if you feel like you're spinning or if the room is spinning), any nausea or vomiting and any changes to your vision or hearing. Note any new foods, drinks or additions to your environment which may possibly trigger the headaches. You may also be asked to keep track of what you're eating/drinking on a daily basis to rule out any food allergies.

Answer 2

Because sex can sometimes be a cure, and sometimes be a cause for a headache, it's largely up to headache sufferers to decide what works for them. Preventing headaches in the first place can go a long way. Evans suggests tracking migraine triggers, getting regular sleep and exercising regularly, even if it's only walking a mile a day.

Answer 3

Most specialists require a referral from your gp.
You could see a neurologist or even a pain management doc. They could help, although your insurance may not cover the visit if you don't provide a proper referral.
You could always first go to an urgent care facility, one of those doctors should be able to give you a referral.

Answer 4

There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, WORRY, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drug side effects, stress, bad smell, TV & COMPUTER SOMETIMES,
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.

Acupuncture is the best treatment.
I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Pain killers don't treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.

Avoid late sleeping if possible; worry, spicy foods, sour fruits, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, COCOANUT WATER,sweet fruits, milk, rice, SPROUTS, SALADS and good sleep will help you.

But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves' juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it is very strong.

If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.

Answer 5

Go to your GP and let him/her refer you . I have been having really bad headaches and found out that it was my glasses . I needed new lenses . Now I have new glasses and headaches are gone . Good luck !

Answer 6

I'd go to an internal medicine specialist first; unless it's serious, there's no need to spend the money that a neurologist will charge.

Answer 7

yup, neurologist should be able to help

Answer 8

yup