Hi Moonie,
I would agree that you definitely need a new neuro. I understand it is not uncommon to go through several. I was fortunate to get a good one the first time,
Best of luck to you.
wow, joiedecour, I'm almost envious of hearing that your MD will look over your MRI with you. When I asked my neuro what my brain MRI said, he answered "Nothing...it's fine"....I went to get infusion treatments for these migraines, and asked the nurse for a copy of my MRI.(she gave me a copy in a heartbeat) I expected to see "Impression:normal MRI", but instead" 2-3 mm T2 hyperintense signals"... and" hyperintense lesions in the white matter ".... "small vessel ischemic gliotic changes." Now- I am aware I am not going to keel over tomorrow because of this, but to dismiss this as "fine"? But I guess now, I can take the copy of the MRI to my new neurorologist...lol...
I would totally get a new neuro. How insulting to ask if you are going to nursing school. I am in limbo and somewhat frustrated with mine but he answers questions informatively, listens and looks at my mris with me. I have grown to trust him in spite of initial frustrations. But one who is denigrating is not a keeper in my humble opinion. You have a right to ask questions when it is your health on the line, not to mention your wallet!
maybe the title should be"Is my Dr an idiot?" instead of the hypochondriac question...I've been so shaky and have been having eye twitches-he blames the wellbutrin I've been.on for seven years-why would it suddenly.start causing a problem.now? I had tightness in my rib area.Fatigue to the point when during a bath the other day,I had to take a rest after shaving one leg before.starting the other.I have no concentration or energy to clean the house or do hobbies.The symptoms go on.I'm not sure it's MS, but I would sleep better if a Dr would at least address my symptoms.I've only seen this Dr 3 times.When I questioned him about the abnormalities on the neuro exam, he asked if I "was going to nursing school".
Hi Moonie - Welcome to our group.
I agree with MT3. You are not being a hypochondriac. There are unexplained things happening and you should absolutely look for an explanation.
I would start my search by finding a new neurologist. Your current one is an idiot. :-)
Kyle
No. you are not being a hypochondriac. You are merely paying attention and listening to your own body. Don't ever feel bad for that. You are the only one that knows how you feel. I would suggest getting a second opinion. I wasted a year and and a half with a neuro that passed it off as being nothing serious. He blamed fibromyalgia, lupus you name it he did it. I was getting no relief . I asked for a second opinion the first look of my MRI by the second neuro immediately stated "you have MS" by that time it has progressed to far for oral medications or injections. I now that monthly iv infusions to slow down the progression. If you really feel strongly about your syptoms please be persistent and seek out another doctor.You need the best care possible. Good luck and hope you can get some help.