I don't think it's sunk in yet that I have to change to a new doc
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Anyone Else in Seattle Freakin' Out That Their Beloved Neuro is Moving Out of State?
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KitOP
Mine didn't move but retired last fall. Pure devastation! It's so hard when you build up a trusting relationship with a doctor and then all of a sudden. boom, it's gone.
Let's hope that a new doctor will do a good job for you. I'm still getting used to my new Dr, he's the total opposite of the old one. But don't have a choice, so onward we go...............
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Originally posted by KitOP View PostMine didn't move but retired last fall. Pure devastation! It's so hard when you build up a trusting relationship with a doctor and then all of a sudden. boom, it's gone.
Let's hope that a new doctor will do a good job for you. I'm still getting used to my new Dr, he's the total opposite of the old one. But don't have a choice, so onward we go...............Seattle, WA
Dx 05/14/10, age 55, RRMS, Now PPMS
Avonex 5/10-9/11; Copaxone 20, 9/11-4/13; Tecfidera 4/13-7/15; Copaxone 40, 9/15 -present
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Likewise, mine retired at the end of 2014. I have 1st appointment in April with new neuro. After 9years with old neuro, really nervous. It is such an important relationship for us. I am in the middle of SSDI appeal, so timing is horrible. Just praying I get along OK with with new neuro...I hate the thought of a search for another.Kathy
DX 01/06, currently on Tysabri
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It is frustrating when you lose that relationship with a doctor you trust, especially if you've been seeing that doctor for a long time.
SeamsGuy, who is your neuro in the Seattle area? If you need to look for someone new, I may have a recommendation or two (one personal... so far I really like mine, and one word of mouth from another dr (non neuro) that I respect.)Sx since 2007; Dx Oct. 2014. Started Copaxone after Dx...praying that it's working!
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Swedish Neurology?
My neuro, Dr. Lily Jung-Henson is leaving in May for Georgia. Is it she that you are talking about? I was pretty upset to hear it. I will be switching my care over to the Olympic Peninsula to a general neuro affiliated with Swedish here. Hopefully that will work out since I don't have too many deficits from my MS.
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SeamsGuy, Andi B - as far as doctors at Swedish, I've gotten trusted recommendations for James Bowen with the Seattle MS center. I have not actually been to see him though so I can't say firsthand.
I am currently seeing Mariko Kita with Virginia Mason, and so far I've really liked her; I've found her to be very informative, responsive, and willing to both answer questions and listen to my concerns. She's given me lot of options for how we approach my treatment. I am pretty early in my MS journey overall so of course we'll see how things go if/when I start having more issues and require more in-depth care.
I'm sorry that your doc is moving out of state and I hope that you end up finding an equally good or even better relationship going forward.Sx since 2007; Dx Oct. 2014. Started Copaxone after Dx...praying that it's working!
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Originally posted by andi b View PostMy neuro, Dr. Lily Jung-Henson is leaving in May for Georgia. Is it she that you are talking about? I was pretty upset to hear it. I will be switching my care over to the Olympic Peninsula to a general neuro affiliated with Swedish here. Hopefully that will work out since I don't have too many deficits from my MS.Originally posted by malaholic View PostSeamsGuy, Andi B - as far as doctors at Swedish, I've gotten trusted recommendations for James Bowen with the Seattle MS center. I have not actually been to see him though so I can't say firsthand.
I am currently seeing Mariko Kita with Virginia Mason, and so far I've really liked her; I've found her to be very informative, responsive, and willing to both answer questions and listen to my concerns. She's given me lot of options for how we approach my treatment. I am pretty early in my MS journey overall so of course we'll see how things go if/when I start having more issues and require more in-depth care.
I'm sorry that your doc is moving out of state and I hope that you end up finding an equally good or even better relationship going forward.
Thanks.Seattle, WA
Dx 05/14/10, age 55, RRMS, Now PPMS
Avonex 5/10-9/11; Copaxone 20, 9/11-4/13; Tecfidera 4/13-7/15; Copaxone 40, 9/15 -present
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Hi SeamsGuy - I hope the scheduler contacts you soon and that all goes well with Dr. Bowen! I may ping you down the road sometime to find out how you like him. At some point I may be looking at a job change. If so I'll need to change docs too, as mine would no longer be in network.Sx since 2007; Dx Oct. 2014. Started Copaxone after Dx...praying that it's working!
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Originally posted by malaholic View PostHi SeamsGuy - I hope the scheduler contacts you soon and that all goes well with Dr. Bowen! I may ping you down the road sometime to find out how you like him. At some point I may be looking at a job change. If so I'll need to change docs too, as mine would no longer be in network.Seattle, WA
Dx 05/14/10, age 55, RRMS, Now PPMS
Avonex 5/10-9/11; Copaxone 20, 9/11-4/13; Tecfidera 4/13-7/15; Copaxone 40, 9/15 -present
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