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Stop the ThrobbingHeadache Center’s expanded services mean you can finally find reliefFOR MOST OF US, headaches areperiodic annoyances. We pop anaspirin, lie down and, sooner orlater, the pain passes and we goabout our business. But for some,headaches are excruciating,relentless and debilitating. Andeven after seeing a doctor, theystill can’t find relief.“The majority of our patientshave migraines of some fashion,”says Frederick Freitag, D.O., aphysician on the medical staff atBaylor All Saints Medical Centerat Fort Worth who specializes inheadache medicine. “They havechronic migraines at least half ofthe days of a month.”Fortunately for these patients,the Headache Center at BaylorFort Worth has expanded itsservices and is now seeingpatients three days a week.WHO BENEFITSFROM THE CENTERMost patients with headaches canbe treated by their primary carephysician. But when that’s notenough, the Headache Center can help.“Maybe they’ve been seeing theirdoctor for a while and still havefrequent and debilitating headacheattacks,” Dr. Freitag says. “Or maybethey’ve had emergency room visits orhospitalizations because of headaches.”At the Center, physicians can helpyou find the best course of treatment,whether it’s helping you avoidheadache triggers, or prescribingoral or IV medication.WHAT TO BRINGPatients usually are referred to theHeadache Center by their physician,but they also can self-refer. For yourfirst appointment, bring a list of themedications you’ve tried to manage your25-55The age range inwhich migraines aremost common.Do You Have Chronic Headaches?To make an appointment at the Headache Center at Baylor Fort Worth, call 1.800.4BAYLORor visit BaylorHealth.com/AllSaintsHeadache today.headaches, as well as the results to anydiagnostic tests you’ve had done.“Unfortunately, when you haveheadaches very frequently, painmedications and specific treatments tostop them can actually lead to more andmore headaches,” Dr. Freitag says. “Wework closely with the pain managementprogram at Baylor Fort Worth to get youthe help you need.”Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth, 1400 Eighth Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104, 817.926.2544. Visit BaylorHealth.com or call 1.800.4BAYLOR for information about Baylor All Saints Medical Center services,upcoming events, physician referrals, career opportunities and more. Marketing/Public Relations Director: Audrianne Schneider, FACHE.Baylor Health Care System Mission: Founded as a Christian ministry of healing, Baylor Health Care System exists to serve all people through exemplary health care, education, research and community service.All Saints Outpatient Diagnostic Center: 817.922.7780. All Saints Health Foundation: 817.922.7707. Behavioral Health Services: 817.922.1162. Carter Rehabilitation & Fitness Center: 817.922.1139. Diabetes Center:817.922.1794. Lymphedema Center: 817.922.2530. Neuroscience Program: 817.922.2385. Pain Management Program: 817.922.PAIN. Transplantation Services: 817.922.4650. Volunteer Services: 817.922.2376. WoundManagement Program: 817.922.2430.The material in BaylorHealth is not intended for diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before under taking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines.Physicians are members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Health Care System’s subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and are neither employees nor agents of those medical centers, Baylor AllSaints Medical Center or Baylor Health Care System. BaylorHealth is published six times a year for friends and supporters of Baylor All Saints Medical Center and is distributedby the Marketing Department of Baylor All Saints Medical Center. BaylorHealth is published by McMurry. © 2012 Baylor Health Care System. Photographs may include modelsor actors and may not represent actual patients. If you are receiving multiple copies, need to change your mailing address or do not wish to receive this publication, please sendyour mailing label(s) and the updated information to Robin Vogel, Baylor Health Care System, 2001 Bryan St., Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75201, or by email to robinv@baylorhealth.edu.2 BaylorHealth.com ©Blend Images/Photoshot