Appointments

What to expect at your appointment with the physician:

• The initial New Patient appointment with the physician is approximately one hour.
  • A thorough medical and headache history evaluation will be performed.
  • Past medical treatments will be reviewed.
  • Previous medical records will be reviewed.
• Clear explanations about your diagnosis will be provided.
• A treatment plans will be individually tailored to the needs of each patient.
  • Recommendation may be made for medications and non-drug therapies to:
    • Treat headache attacks.
    • Treat other symptoms like nausea and vomiting.
    • Prevent headaches to decrease the frequency, severity and duration of attacks.
  • Explanations of headache medications, side effects and possible interactions with your other medications will be provided.
  • Changes in your current medications may be recommended.
  • Lifestyle changes may be suggested such as:
    • Improving sleep
    • Stress management
    • Diet changes
  • Other interventions may also be recommended:
    • Physical therapy
    • Exercise programs
    • Mindfulness therapy
    • Biofeedback
    • Nutrition counseling
• Follow-up appointments may be necessary to monitor your progress and address new or evolving issues.
• Patients participate in the evaluation process by maintaining a daily headache calendar. This record is extremely important to evaluate your progress with your headache care