Hi everyone,
Since my last flare I have lasting cognitive dysfunction. I feel like I am speaking really slowly because I have to search in my brain to find words, although my closest family members say I sound the same. I have a difficult time understanding information. I can usually follow ok when I am talking to someone one on one, but when there is noise in the background or I am in a big crowd I can't follow at all so I just smile and nod. The most difficult part comes with following directions, multi-tasking, or doing anything that is not part of my normal routine. I don't think people pick up on it even though it is devastating to me. I used to consider myself a smart person and now I can't trust myself at all. This is especially concerning regarding work.
My neurologist recommended a cognitive evaluation performed by neuropsych. This test is almost six hours long. I was told it would be good to have on file in case I ever need to file disability (not anything I would do yet). My question is...do you think it is worth it? I am concerned that my "problems" would not show up in a test when I am in a quiet environment that does not mimic the real world. Or what if the test does show problems and my doctor doesn't want me to work? Has anyone had experience with this and have you found the test helpful? Any tips for dealing with cognitive issues? Thanks in advance
Since my last flare I have lasting cognitive dysfunction. I feel like I am speaking really slowly because I have to search in my brain to find words, although my closest family members say I sound the same. I have a difficult time understanding information. I can usually follow ok when I am talking to someone one on one, but when there is noise in the background or I am in a big crowd I can't follow at all so I just smile and nod. The most difficult part comes with following directions, multi-tasking, or doing anything that is not part of my normal routine. I don't think people pick up on it even though it is devastating to me. I used to consider myself a smart person and now I can't trust myself at all. This is especially concerning regarding work.
My neurologist recommended a cognitive evaluation performed by neuropsych. This test is almost six hours long. I was told it would be good to have on file in case I ever need to file disability (not anything I would do yet). My question is...do you think it is worth it? I am concerned that my "problems" would not show up in a test when I am in a quiet environment that does not mimic the real world. Or what if the test does show problems and my doctor doesn't want me to work? Has anyone had experience with this and have you found the test helpful? Any tips for dealing with cognitive issues? Thanks in advance
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