• Why Hospitalization?
• Practical Information
• Directions
• Finances
• Appointments/Scheduling
• Diagnostic Testing
• Stress Management
• Nutritional Counseling
• Discharge/Follow-up
• New Drug Trials (FDA approved)

Why Hospitalization

In our approach to the management of headache, hospitalization allows the patient and headache team the opportunity to focus and deal with the problem in an intensive, effective way.

Breaking the cycle of intractable headache, detoxing from habituating medications, and starting preventative treatments, including intensive biofeedback training, physical medicine, individual and group therapy are accomplished during a hospital stay.

Hospitalization enables the team to get to understand and appreciate the complexities of the individuals headache problem and its impact on their lives. Patient education is an important part of inpatient treatment.

Practical Information

	Hospital patients generally stay 5-7 days. In difficult cases, a longer stay may be required. Bring comfortable clothing, as you will be walking between Park Plaza Hospital and the Headache Clinic for appointments.
	Parking is available in the garage attached to the professional building.
	Pre-admission to the hospital is available through our office
	Some Medical Center area hotels offer discounted rates. Holiday Inn 1-800-HOLIDAY Marriott-Medical Center 1-800-228-9290 Warwick Hotel 713-526-1991

Directions from Park Plaza Hospital to the Houston Headache Clinic

Take patient elevator to Lower Level (LL). Follow tunnel and signs "To Professional Building." Take elevators in the Professional Building to the eighth floor. The clinic is located in Suite 820.

Finances

Any treatments you receive at the Headache Clinic, while you are in the hospital, are considered inpatient charges for insurance purposes.

Please address other insurance questions to our clinic's administrative staff. (713-528-1916)

Appointments/Scheduling

While hospitalized, you will be contacted by various team members to set up appointments for testing, biofeedback, psychotherapy, physical medicine, and nutritional counseling. You will be given a folder with a schedule sheet for noting your appointments.

Please notify the team member involved if you need to reschedule an appointment.

Nutritional Counseling

You will be given a low tyramine, low caffeine, low preservative diet to follow, as well as the chance to consult with a licensed dietician. Please ask any questions regarding diet and nutrition.

Discharge/Follow-up

The physician will determine when you are discharged. For patients staying through Saturday morning, a biofeedback session is available.

Follow-up is done through office visits and telephone calls. Prescriptions are left with your hospital nurse. Please have you pharmacist call our office for refills.

Follow-up appointments can be made at the time of discharge.

New Drug Trials (FDA approved)

The Headache Clinic participates in a number of clinical drug trials. If you desire more information, please contact Paula Gentry, Study Coordinator. 713-528-1916.