Delilah, I live in Birmingham as well. One of my doctors here (at Brookwood Hospital) is Dr. John Riser. He is a neurologist and I have utmost respect for and admiration of him. Of all the doctors I've been to (not that many, but they seem to be increasing in number as my ailments increase in my old age!), Dr. Riser is my favorite -- so sweet, so patient, shows interest in everything you say. Sometime back I had what was diagnosed as a "TIA", or Transient Ischemic Attack (a very minor stroke). I was referred to him by an assistant to my cardiologist. (Dr. Riser specializes in stroke victims, but is very knowledgable about the entire nerve system.) If you would be interested in contacting him and will send me your personal e-mail address I'll be glad to give you his office phone number. Or, if you have access to a Birmingham Phone Directory, you can look it up. He and his wife are in practice together. Don't know if this would be of interest to you, but just thought I'd tell you about Dr. Riser in case you might be interested. He will listen intently to everything you have to say and either he will take action or he will refer you to someone who may be in a better position than he for your particular needs. I have complete trust in him and his opinions/advice. God bless you and keep you safe. Dollie Shannon ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour