Undiagnosed--where to go?

    
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Posted by CCF Neuro MD on August 13, 1997 at 23:24:25:

In Reply to: Undiagnosed--where to go? posted by Marline on July 21, 1997 at 23:09:53:

: Where can you go if your illness is undiagnosed. I have a brother who suffers from a feeling of like drinking to much which affects his perception.  He has been to two major hospitals and many neurologists.  Most neurologists said it would just go away in time.  It hasn't. He has done every teest posible.  Is there a specialist or hospital that treats undiagnosed illnesses? Thank you very much in advance for your time.  Marline
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Dear Marline:
All hospitals, and specially neurologists, very frequently deal with undiagnosed problems. The better these neurologists are, the fewer of these problems remain undiagnosed! Unfortunately, neurology is a speciality replete with very rare/new/difficult-to-diagnose diseases. If the disease persists or worsens, diagnosis may get easier with time. There is no harm in seeking an Nth opinion if symptoms persist.
Your brother should go to a large academic neurology department with nationally renowned experts in every subspeciality of neurology to maximize his chance of getting diagnosed. If he lives near Cleveland, our department at the Cleveland Clinic is one such. Feel free to call for an appointment - the number is [phone], or [phone] toll free.
Good luck!
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options of your specific medical condition.