I have my first Neuro-Op appt. on the 8th of November, and i'm trying to get mentally prepared for it.
This will be my first appt with a neuro of any sort. It has taken me a little while to get the Dr's to take anything i say seriously, or at least that's how it felt. Truth be told, it is probably more that i don't have insurance, and have financial assistance through the local hospital. If i had private insurance, they probably would have sent me for these tests sooner.
They sent me to the Opthalmologist 3 weeks ago, and they found that my optic nerve was swelling, so they have referred me to the Neuro-OP in my area to further evaluate. They mentioned that i'd most likely get a MRI and a LP, but other than that i just don't know what to expect.
Does anyone have any advice on what to ask, say, etc to the Neuro, or can anyone give a newbie some pointers on what to expect?
Thanks so much,
Justy.
This will be my first appt with a neuro of any sort. It has taken me a little while to get the Dr's to take anything i say seriously, or at least that's how it felt. Truth be told, it is probably more that i don't have insurance, and have financial assistance through the local hospital. If i had private insurance, they probably would have sent me for these tests sooner.
They sent me to the Opthalmologist 3 weeks ago, and they found that my optic nerve was swelling, so they have referred me to the Neuro-OP in my area to further evaluate. They mentioned that i'd most likely get a MRI and a LP, but other than that i just don't know what to expect.
Does anyone have any advice on what to ask, say, etc to the Neuro, or can anyone give a newbie some pointers on what to expect?
Thanks so much,
Justy.
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