New Neuro Number 3! help!!

[twist330]

My GM consultant has refered me back to a neurologist I said I was only willing to go if it was someone who thinks outside the box.

I was willing to go private, as the neuro I was referred too, had long NHS waiting list and we have Medical insurance.

But I was phoned yesterday to say I could have an appointment tomorrow! I wasn't expecting it to be that quick, and just the thought makes me feel ill!

I feel I do not want to be humiliated and told yet again that there is nothing seriously wrong with me when my life is slowly deteriorating. I feel I am useless at conveying my symptoms as I do not have the the vocabulary to make myself understood. I also find, I do not think fast enough on the spot! or I think thing but don't say them, why I don't know I'm just rubbish at this situation.

Can anyone help me get over this? & fast!
Twist

[twist330]

Sorry - Thanks all I have been busy making lists and timeliness.

I will do a more indepth up date. But appointment went ok. although timeline stayed in bag. didn't need it!

he is going to trawl over my notes and tests. and get back to me.

Thanks for your help.
Twist

[Lulu54]

I missed this and by now you have had your appointment.  How about an update? I  hope it went well.

Lulu

[Jifr]

Hiya.

Ditto Udkas!

Make a list of everything and know your top THREE things/issues.  Work on getting those things addressed.

Every time I've taken a list or notes in to the exam with me?  They've all been impressed and expressed appreciation, of all things!  We are able to actually get something accomplished in the appointments and I can leave feeling like my concerns were addressed.

Also, from my experience in insurance, it seems that some docs get fed up with patients who come in and start complaining.  You don't want that to happen to you.

Help your doctor help you.  

Know the top three things you want addressed.  If you have a patient or a sincere neuro,  maybe you can get your other issues addressed as well but that might be a long stretch.

I hope things go super well for you today and that you're able to get some answers.

Good luck!

.Jen.

[Udkas]

Hi Twist,
wow tomorrow is a very quick appointment, look on the bright side you don't have to stew about waiting and then it is all over and done with.

I suggest you make a list of points you wish to cover in your appointment or a time line.  I always find that if I have a list I don't forget anything that I want to say as I always before I leave look down my list.  I am fortunate that my Neuro is usually generous with his time but if it's a new neuro hopefully they will be wanting to gather all your history.

Sometimes giving them too much info can lead off the important things too so just try to keep it simple but covering what it needs to.  

Try to relax as if you are stressed then you will find it difficult to get the thought process happening and to beable to ask or think of the right questions.  I think everybody goes home and thinks "why didn't I ask that".

Best of luck, I hope this neuro is nice and that you get some answers etc.
Cheers,
Udkas.