Questions to ask a new neurologist

[Stephiec79]

I am trying to put together a list of questions to ask the new neurologist I'm seeing next week. I'm a little worried because I just found out that I'm being paired with a resident, so I don't know how familiar a resident will be with Chiari.
What suggestions do you have for questions that I should ask?

[selmaS]

Hi...Lizzy is right we already have a list and are willing to add to it at ne time,.. it is in the health Pages..see the icon top right of this screen

http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Neurological%20Disorders/Questions-for-a-Chiari-NS/show/1155?cid=186

[n40066]

hi stephie!

this question has been asked many times here and many great suggestions have been made!!  try looking thru some of the older threads....or send a pm to selma.  she usually knows right where to find it!
best of luck with your appt. and try to keep a positive attitude!  maybe because he's still a resident, he hasn't been corrupted yet!  lol!  probably wouldn't hurt for you to print off some into to take with you......just in case.  and i would leave it for him, even if he is familiar with cm!!

best of luck and let us know how it goes!!
elizabeth

[jessbee82]

Questions for the Neurologist:
1) Can I see a Doctor that is well educated in Chiari so that I can determine if my symptoms are Chiari related or not
2) What can be done to help my symptoms?
3) If this was a family member what would he suggest?
4) What is likely causing my symptoms or condition?
5) Other than the most likely cause, what are possible causes for my symptoms or condition?
6) What kinds of tests do I need?
7) Do I need treatment?
8) If you don’t think that I need treatment now, how will you monitor me for changes in my condition?


Surgery:

1) If you recommend surgery, what should I expect from my recovery?
2) What is the risk of complications from surgery?
3) What is my long-term prognosis following surgery?
4) Will a titanium mesh plate be put into my skull to substitute for the loss of skull?
5) How long after surgery is it safe to travel?
6) How long must I wait before I can travel by plane?
7) How much hair loss should I be expecting?