Finally have an appointment...

[SoonToBeMommy]

I have an appointment with my GP tomorrow morning at 9:30 am. I am going to request an MRI and a Video EEG. Anything else I should request? They can't refuse a request I hope. I need to get to the bottom of these seizures and starts meds if necessary especially after Friday night and all day Saturday. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[Nakamova]

You might ask for some kind of short-term prescription to use on an emergency basis (My neuro prescribes a small anount of ativan for this purpose.).

Hope things go well tomorrow.

 

[jemsister]

Ditto the ativan, I have a backup around as well, for bad days. Also, maybe specifically request with all the tests to also have a referral to a neurologist, being that they are more experienced and more knowledgeable (usually, haha) than a GP.

 

[SoonToBeMommy]

Oh yea that would be good to do. I guess if I have to ride 1 or 2 hours to get to my neurologist I have to. I'm sure it would be worth the ride.

 

[jyearta]

I ask for copies of any and all test. I keep them all with my notes. attached in a file cabinet in my office.

 

[jemsister]

I ask for copies of any and all test. I keep them all with my notes. attached in a file cabinet in my office.

Man, do I ever wish I had done this back in the day. Doctors are always asking to see my MRI and EEG results, and I don't have them. =/ I was a teen at the time, I only remember the doctor's last name. Totally lame.

 

[SoonToBeMommy]

I will get a folder for it and be sure to always have them.