Having a rough day

[EllyPaddington]

I went to see my neurologist this morning, and to be honest and blunt, he was as useful as a chocolate teapot or a camel on rollerskates. In fact, a camel on rollerskates would have given me more advice and help.

He got the results back and saw me because I broke my arm during a srop attack, which he still hasn't looked into. We saw him today with the results of my EEG and he said they came back completely normal. So he is sending me off for a sleep deprived one soon.

I told him about the drop fall and he said it was unusual and that he wasn't going to put me on any more medication (I'm on lamotrigine and clobazam) because he doesn't want me to have side effects. Once again, he dismissed it.

When I asked him about what options I have for safety, he just said 'You're mother is taking extra precautions with you and you are on your medication.' Sorry mate, but my mum works 5 jobs and can't chauffeur me around everywhere until I am stabilised.

He has this thing where he avoids answering questions, if he didn't know the answer I would much rather him just say, I am not sure of the answer instead of stating things I have already told him. The other time I asked about safety on the roads and he told me about having a shower instead of a bath.

Both me and mum have made a joint decision to get the sleep deprived EEG, get the results and if he is still no help in answering questions we have, then we will go to St George's instead. My friend goes tehre and she said her consultations last up to 40 minutes with answering questions and going over things. Mine today was less than 10 minutes.

Him not answering my questions yet again, and him not giving me advice on what safety measures I can take or who I can ask about safety measures has put me on a real down low. I'm at college right now and I just don't have then energy or mind frame to do anything.

We are still trying to convince my grandparents to let me get a dog so I won't be out alone when I go down the shops, and it also means that I can have a bit more freedom. I need a pick me up! Or any ideas of how to feel just that little bit better

 

[Nakamova]

Sorry about the bad neuro visit -- he really sounds like a loser, so I think you're smart to move on as soon as possible. You might even consider going to St. George's first so that the whole sleep-deprived EEG and its interpretation can be done there instead.

 

[EllyPaddington]

He is a loser, I actually can't wait to leave!! I might do that, I think I might ring my GP and book an appointment ASAP and she can contact St George's neurology department so at least it is coming from her and not just me and mum!

 

[CQ:)]

Hi Elly,

I'm sorry your neurologist is being such a pain in the backside & not listening to your concerns. In another thread you mentioned you would take your Dad to your next neurologist in the hope he could get the neurologist to listen.
Did you take your Dad to this appt? I am assuming that even if your Dad was with you the enurologist still isn't wanting to listen to you.

You might even consider going to St. George's first so that the whole sleep-deprived EEG and its interpretation can be done there instead.

:agree: with Nak,
It would be a good idea to look into seeing if you can see a neurologist at St Georges before you have a sleep deprived EEG. Hopefully you will be able to find a nice neurologist there who will listen to you & answer the questions to your concerns.