Got an appointment for neuropsychologist..

[Loopy Lou]

I was wondering if anyone who has seen one could tell me what to expect? It says on the letter that the appointments can take an hour and a half. Is this basically sitting around talking about my feelings and stuff? I kind of thought that my neurologist had given up on getting me an appointment becausei hadn't heard anything for about a year since it was first mentioned.

Would i need to go into the appointment on my own? My mum usually comes in with me when i go to see the neurologist. I know i'm like 26 but my memory is terrible and she can remember stuff for me lol.

 

[Nakamova]

When I was referred to a neuropsych it was for testing memory and cognitive function. The idea was to set a baseline for measuring any future declines (either from meds or seizures). So the time was spent doing a zillion different kinds of memory tests, and then a few weeks later the neuropsych gave me a printout with the results and some recommendations about ways to improve my memory.

Maybe yours is along the same lines? If so, then your mom wouldn't need to be there for the test-taking part.

 

[Rae1889]

Maybe you and your mum can sit down and make a list of everything you want to ask. and maybe bring you cell phone or a tape recorder so you can record the takl?

 

[jayde-101]

When i had mine a on the 15th she just asked me loads of questions like how was life growing up how was school life Hows my work life ... Do i have any medical conditions ... Do i have any worries about my health etc ... My whole appointment took 2 1/2 hours and i left feeling very raw and emotional and cried for 3days after but i see her again in about 2 months for cognitive tests and etc etc etc

 

[Loopy Lou]

Hmmm should be pretty straightforward then. My neurologist did say he thinks i am struggling with the diagnosis even though it's been about 3 years now (wow, feels like yesterday) and about 4 years since i had the first tonic clonic that i know of.

Meh >.<

 

[little fruitcake]

I had that visit several years ago and mine took all day with a short break for lunch. It was several mental tests and lots and lots of talking. A few weeks later I was sent a copy of the results he sent to my neuro. I cried and still to this day have never showed anyone my results. Not my family or best friend, not a single person. I told my neuro I was very embarrassed but she said it was all normal results for my situation.

 

[CQ:)]

I have seen 2 Neuropsychs & they are both part of the epilepsy program I am through for my surgery.
The 1st Neuropsych I only had to see once, it was to get information to see how my epilepsy affected me (eg my memory, personality) & if I was mentally ok to have surgery. When I saw him I was in the hospital for my Video EEG. He asked both my Mum & I questions about my epilepsy then he did some tests on me (mainly memory). The memory tests were 1 on 1 so my Mum had to leave the room while I had them. The whole session went for over an hour.

The 2nd Neuropsych has been there to support me both before my surgery & after my surgery. I also met her while I was in hospital for my Video EEG monitoring, when I 1st met her it was just an introduction on what her role was. I saw her a couple of days before the surgery & see her when I go to the hospitals epilepsy clinic to see the Neurologist for my reviews. My mum usually comes in with me to both my Neuro & Neuropsych appts. The only time my Mum couldn't come in with me to see the Neuropsych was when I was there for my 3 month checkup after my surgery as that was when I had another memory test.
I get along great with my Neuropsych, I email her on a regular basis to give her updates on my progress or if I have any problems.

Good luck with your Neuropsych appt Lou.