Neuro appt tomorrow

[skarey]

Have my appt tomorrow.  Kinda nervous.  Very worried he's going to  blow me off.  What can I do to make sure he does something??  I'm not a very outspoken person, kinda timid, and I don't want to leave there tomorrow with no answers.   Any suggestions would be great.
Thanks,
skarey

[skarey]

Thanks for all your advice.  However, no one can go with me to my appt.  I know it would make it so much easier.  My hubby leaves again tomorrow morning and all my friends have to work.  No other family around.    Also I had a timeline last time and he didn't even look at it!   So I have a feeling I'll be searching for another neuro again!!   I'll let you all know how it goes.  Thanks again!!
  Karey

[Momzilla]

Hi, Karey!

Good luck tomorrow!

We've all been there, done that.  Try something subtle like, "You come here often, Sailor?"  No, just kidding! ; )

I think if you take everyone's good advice above and try to get the doc to give some kind of opinion at the end, by saying something like, "What is your best impression with regards to my timeline/symptoms?"  Try your best to ask something so you're not wondering for weeks until you see him/her again.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

Chris*

[grannyhotwheels]

I wish you the best and please do what has been suggested in the above posts.

I'll be praying,
Carol

p.s. finally, I did'nt hit enter twice!!lol  sorry!!!

[sllowe]

p.s.
I meant to mention to have that other person with you ask the questions for you. . .that way, it will be easier for you and you can just take in what he/she is saying.
good luck,
SL

[sllowe]

Hi Skarey,

It is intimidating sometimes with Dr.s especially if they do not put you at ease up front. My wish for you is that they ask so many questions and explain things so well, that you don't have any left, however, since that is not as likely, you have to have a plan B.

Plan B:
Bring someone with you, arm them with the questions you have right now.  You may have more during the appt., and you may have to muster up the courage to ask at some point, but at least you have your backup in place for the ones you will forget (and you will more than likely forget some). If you can, make sure that person puts a little mark by the ones that get answered. Sounds silly, but at least that way, he/she knows immediately upon looking at them, that there is still something left.

Also, my thoughts are that a good Dr. will ask you if you have any questions, and an even better Dr. will tell you that if you think of something, please call.  

So, at the end of it all, even if you walk out of there with a question, you should be able to call and ask.
Sending strength your way,
SL

[frann]

First of all, you are certainly not alone when it comes to being worried about neuros who blow off their patients..unfortunately, there are many cooking on our forums weenie roast.

Have you started a timeline? If not, jot down key points of when things began and description of your symptoms ( you can refresh your memory by reviewing "how to do a timeline" & "how i was diagnosed"... i think that is how they were posted... believe me it helped me even when i was very upset by some of the things one neuro had to say... i kept referring to my timeline... trying to bring me back on course... hope this will help you... plus, you will be in my prayers as i am sure others will too... keep us up to date...
GOD Bless,
Frann