Constant headaches migraines, mostly vestibular, off steady walking, just got medicare. My nero and regular Dr suggest specialist. I've been on wait list, going near Milwaukee Oct 18. almost 1 hour away. LMK any help or suggestions. Don't want sympathy, glad to be alive, that i know. But i can't find anyone that had anything like this, not typical left or right stroke.
Thanks

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