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    New Neurologist appointment today

    I went to a different neuro today after deciding the one I was seeing really didn't have a clue. My old one said I have migraines, no pain, just migraines.
    This neuro told me it was more or less all in my head. He wouldn't even let me tell him my history or my symptoms. My mother told him that I was stressed out right now because I am unable to work and it is hard being a single mother supporting your children on medical leave pay. I proceeded to tell him I hadn't been stressed about anything until my symptoms started. He said to me "Your mother told me you had a stressful life and I will believe her over you" I insisted my life was fine until this started.
    I then told him the previous Neuro said I had migraines but I had no pain. He said "Of course a person with your stressful life is going to have headaches" I corrected him and said "no I do NOT have headaches" and he said "yes you do"
    He more or less told me that my 3 children and the work I am doing on my house is stressing me out and my mind is playing tricks on me because of the stress and to get on heavy doses of anti anxiety meds and see a psychiatrist.
    All he knew about my children was their ages and whether they were in college or not. My children are awesome and I feel I was blessed with kids I never have any problems with.
    My old house that I work on is relaxing to me. I sit on the floor and replace it and relax, I paint a room and I relax, I sand stairs and it is relaxing to me. He told me I needed to get out because house remodeling is stressful. He doesn't even know what kind of work I am doing to it.

    I did end up storming out of his office and leaving my mother sitting in there in my dust. I couldn't take him telling me all about my life with me only being able to say maybe 10 sentences during the entire visit.

    Sorry for being so long, and there is actually more I could tell you from the visit even but I will stop there.

    This is just so frustrating
    DX 10/26/11

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    Neurologist

    definitely frustrating! here's hoping Neurologist #3 is perfect for you..this one is not!
    Personally I'm on neurologist #4 (#3 retired). She's young and is the best one I've ever had
    Good luck, there's is a good one out there
    Susan......... Beta Babe since 1994....I did improve "What you see depends on where you're standing" from American Prayer by Dave Stewart

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      #3
      I had the same problem. Im on neuro #2, and he's a keeper! My advice is to look docs up online and talk to some people in the community to find a good match. healthgrades.com is one that i used. just yesterday i went to my neuro and he really made me feel good about myself. he told me how strong and powerful i've been throughout everything. that was so unexpected, it brought tears to my eyes. i hope u find a neuro that is about his patients and seeing them get better. good luck!

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        #4
        I forgot....
        This neurologist also said my MRI came back clean. My mother asked him about the lesions the other Drs had seen in my scan.
        This Dr told her they were nothing and every person has lesions in their brain, some small, some large.
        No other Dr has said that...every other Dr is concerned about the lesions they have seen and are working off of that. I wish I had copies of my scan just so I could see them.
        DX 10/26/11

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          #5
          I an not in love with my neuro but may be I should be after hearing so many horror stories from my friends here. My only problem is the 4 month time frame to get an appoinment, no one from his office ever calling you back and the 2 hour wait after you have an appointment. He ordered every test in the book for me and it took him 7 months to diagonose me. For that I am thankful. I am on copaxone and do not have another appointment until December. I understand how you feel because I felt the same thing. I was actually glad to have a DX. Hang in there and find another neuro and DON'T take your mom with you. Hang in there and don't give up!!!

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            #6
            Good luck on Neuro #3 and my advice is either ask your mom to wait in the waiting area till after you have said your peace to the Neuro or ask if she can stay home. I know its nice to have support...I bring someone everytime but sometimes you might find better for you if you have a 1 on 1 with the Dr. first...

            Heres to hoping your next Neuro is better....much much much!!!!! better!!!!
            DX 10/10, JCV postitive by a lot (said Nuero lol), Betaerson, Gilenya, Tecifidera, Aubagio now on Ocerevus

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              #7
              Valerie, my first neuro completely misinterpreted my first MRI results, he was a general neurologist, and later admitted the mistake. Have since switched to a neuro who specialises in MS. Storming out, after reading your post, ABSOLUTELY, this "doctor" sounds like an idiot. I don't know where you are located, but find an MS specialist. Do as much research on your own as you can, there is a tremendous amount of information online, in fact if this site shows anything, it is that self education never stops. Also, it sounds like you should leave your mother at home. Finally, get copies of all and any pertinant records from wherever they were generated, they are YOURS. I have copies of all my MRI cds and reports, bloodwork, tests, letters of communication between physicians, everything. This information is invalueable, especially as you go through the process of finding an appropiate doctor. Again, this information is yours and is required to be released to you. Remember you are not alone, the people on this site are here for you and each other. Knowledge IS power, Godspeed. DC

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                #8
                Time for another opinion. I hate it when doctors play the "stress" card. I bet if you were a man, they'd never say that.

                I had a doctor (GP) tell me my symptoms were from anxiety. This, in spite of the fact that I was taking Valium for dizziness and Wellbuterin for depression. How the heck could I possibly have any anxiety get through those two meds? Plus I had messed up reflexes. Since when does stress cause messed up reflexes? I found a new GP and never went back to that one.

                In the words of Jason from Ghost Hunters, "On to the next!"
                Joy is not the absence of suffering. It is the presence of God.
                Cut aspartame from my diet in 2012 and my symptoms have slowly disappeared. Interesting!
                Alpha Lipoic Acid (200 mg) + Acetyl L-carnitine (1,000 mg) = No more fatigue for me!

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                  #9
                  My friend's cat was diagnosed with "stress." It turned out to be a brain tumor.

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                    #10
                    Just because I am a full time working single Mom ....he assumes I am stressed. I don't feel I have any more stress than the normal person. My kids are amazing, Thank God, they cause me far less stress than most children cause their parents.
                    I have a home, I have a job, my kids are fed and clothed, we are a very happy little family and enjoy days filled with laughter. He was way off when it came to my stress levels.

                    I have been promised I do not have a brain tumor also...lol

                    I think Drs like to push a lot of things off onto stress anymore.
                    DX 10/26/11

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