Guest guest Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hi Moitri,I know a headache specialist in Irvine who is good: Hutchinson. http://www.ocmigraine.orgDepending where in LA, it's probably an hour drive. I am not familiar with someone in LA, although I'm sure there is someone. Maybe or Elaine knows? Sharon Sharon McCoy MDRenaissance Family Medicine10 McClintock Court; Irvine, CA 92617PH: (949)387-5504 Fax: (949)281-2197 Toll free phone/fax: www.SharonMD.com Hello all,Can someone recommend a nice neurologist in the LA area? I have a former patient out there who is having chronic headaches s/p an MVA. Thanks in advance.MoitriMoitri Chowdhury Savard, MD http://www.queenswesthealth.com The information contained in this message is confidential, may containprotected health information, may be legally privileged and is thusprotected from disclosure. It is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee oragent responsible for delivering this message to the intendedrecipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying orsaving of this communication, or any action taken or omitted to betaken in reliance on it, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Ifyou have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from yourcomputer. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hi Moitri,I know a headache specialist in Irvine who is good: Hutchinson. http://www.ocmigraine.orgDepending where in LA, it's probably an hour drive. I am not familiar with someone in LA, although I'm sure there is someone. Maybe or Elaine knows? Sharon Sharon McCoy MDRenaissance Family Medicine10 McClintock Court; Irvine, CA 92617PH: (949)387-5504 Fax: (949)281-2197 Toll free phone/fax: www.SharonMD.com Hello all,Can someone recommend a nice neurologist in the LA area? I have a former patient out there who is having chronic headaches s/p an MVA. Thanks in advance.MoitriMoitri Chowdhury Savard, MD http://www.queenswesthealth.com The information contained in this message is confidential, may containprotected health information, may be legally privileged and is thusprotected from disclosure. It is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee oragent responsible for delivering this message to the intendedrecipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying orsaving of this communication, or any action taken or omitted to betaken in reliance on it, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Ifyou have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from yourcomputer. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Moitri,LA is a very wide area, but for someone close to downtown LA and the Pasadena area (which is where I am), here are a couple of names I can recommend:Dr. Soma Sahai-SrivastavaUSC Medical Center Dr. Mihoko Nelsen630 S Ave, Suite 340Pasadena CA 91105 SetoSouth Pasadena, CA Hello all,Can someone recommend a nice neurologist in the LA area? I have a former patient out there who is having chronic headaches s/p an MVA. Thanks in advance.MoitriMoitri Chowdhury Savard, MD http://www.queenswesthealth.com The information contained in this message is confidential, may containprotected health information, may be legally privileged and is thusprotected from disclosure. It is intended solely for the use of theaddressee. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee oragent responsible for delivering this message to the intendedrecipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying orsaving of this communication, or any action taken or omitted to betaken in reliance on it, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Ifyou have received this communication in error, please notify usimmediately by replying to the message and deleting it from yourcomputer. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Moitri, from personal experience I can highly recommend headache specialist Dr. Pat Lyden, chair of neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (csmc.edu I think). He was faculty at UCSD and my personal neurologist after I had a migraine TIA in 1992. It presented as hemiplgia and dysarthria that during the ambulance ride to the hospital resolved and was followed by my typical migraine scotoma. So, no triptans for me but fortunately my few per year migraines are almost exclusively acephalgic (15-20 minutes of scotoma with no subsequent headache. Marty Sent from my Motorola Droid 2 Hello all,Can someone recommend a nice neurologist in the LA area? I have a former patient out there who is having chronic headaches s/p an MVA. Thanks in advance.MoitriMoitri Chowdhury Savard, MD http://www.queenswesthealth.com The information contained in this message is confidential, may containprotected health information, may be legally privileged and is thusprotected from disclosure. It is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee oragent responsible for delivering this message to the intendedrecipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying orsaving of this communication, or any action taken or omitted to betaken in reliance on it, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Ifyou have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from yourcomputer. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 LA is a big place...do you know where in LA?Steve HerschLos angeles ex-pat-- Sent from my Palm Pre Hello all,Can someone recommend a nice neurologist in the LA area? I have a former patient out there who is having chronic headaches s/p an MVA. Thanks in advance.MoitriMoitri Chowdhury Savard, MD http://www.queenswesthealth.com The information contained in this message is confidential, may containprotected health information, may be legally privileged and is thusprotected from disclosure. It is intended solely for the use of theaddressee. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee oragent responsible for delivering this message to the intendedrecipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying orsaving of this communication, or any action taken or omitted to betaken in reliance on it, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Ifyou have received this communication in error, please notify usimmediately by replying to the message and deleting it from yourcomputer. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I sought help from a neurologist last year for Sensory Processing Disorder (which seems related to Misophonia since the symptoms are the same). This doc didn't know anything about sensory disorders but was willing to experiment. He did an MRI to rule out tumors, etc. Then he prescribed a mood stabilizer (which is also seizure medication) called Neurontin. It had unpleasant side affects and did not change my condition. I discontinued treatment after several weeks and discovered that drugs can cause tinnitus. That almost pushed me over the edge, but fortunately I recovered from the constant noise in my ears. I contacted just about all the neurologist in my insurance plan, but no one knew about this disorder and didn't want to see me. I hope your doctor can help your daughter. Please keeping posting on her progress. By the way, what is NFB? Colleen > > Has anyone got any treatment from neurologist? > My daughter has an appointment tomorrow with one, what questions should we ask? I saw a post in the past about NFB helping with misophonia. Do neurologists do NFB? > > Thanks, > -jt > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 As far as i know NFB, nuerofeedback, is not routinely done by neurologists, it's usually done by psychologists.NFB essentially re-trains your brainwaves to a more optimal state.Heidi I sought help from a neurologist last year for Sensory Processing Disorder (which seems related to Misophonia since the symptoms are the same). This doc didn't know anything about sensory disorders but was willing to experiment. He did an MRI to rule out tumors, etc. Then he prescribed a mood stabilizer (which is also seizure medication) called Neurontin. It had unpleasant side affects and did not change my condition. I discontinued treatment after several weeks and discovered that drugs can cause tinnitus. That almost pushed me over the edge, but fortunately I recovered from the constant noise in my ears. I contacted just about all the neurologist in my insurance plan, but no one knew about this disorder and didn't want to see me. I hope your doctor can help your daughter. Please keeping posting on her progress. By the way, what is NFB? Colleen > > Has anyone got any treatment from neurologist? > My daughter has an appointment tomorrow with one, what questions should we ask? I saw a post in the past about NFB helping with misophonia. Do neurologists do NFB? > > Thanks, > -jt > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hi Becki, The neurologist we saw was very caring. He asked a lot of questions & did the basic tests (balance test, eye test,...) to rule out any major problem my daughter might have. His belief is that this is similar to all other sensory disorders, which is related to genetics and how the neuro transmitters and receivers are not working correctly. He believes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and SSRIs medication will be the right treatment. He does not advise spending $$ on Neurofeedback. -jt > > I am so interested in hearing what your neurologist finds out and what he recommends. Interesting to hear the " reflex " idea. Truly something we can't " control " or stop on our own, then, or at least not a conscious decision we are making to behave that way. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Most every Nuerologist doesn't recommend NFB, nor do most GPs. It'sconsidered "Alternative." I really hope the SSRI Meds help her. Unfortunately, so far they haven't been effective for many. For many CBT has been very helpful for dealing with the response but again doesn't address the trigger or eliminate the response.Please keep us all updated on her progress. HeidiSent from my iPhone Hi Becki, The neurologist we saw was very caring. He asked a lot of questions & did the basic tests (balance test, eye test,...) to rule out any major problem my daughter might have. His belief is that this is similar to all other sensory disorders, which is related to genetics and how the neuro transmitters and receivers are not working correctly. He believes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and SSRIs medication will be the right treatment. He does not advise spending $$ on Neurofeedback. -jt > > I am so interested in hearing what your neurologist finds out and what he recommends. Interesting to hear the "reflex" idea. Truly something we can't "control" or stop on our own, then, or at least not a conscious decision we are making to behave that way. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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