Neurologist appointment

traluvie
traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
edited 19. Mar 2012, 08:31 in Living with Arthritis archive
I had a neurologist appointment on Fri, a follow up from 3 months ago when i was referred by my doctor for all me crazy goings on lol.
Good thing was my MRI was clear.
We did discuss my symptoms again, he believes i may have peripheral neuropathy, and wants me to have a nerve conductivity test. Anyone had one of these?
Aso he wants me to have Vitamin B12 injections as he says that may help with pins and needles.
I am too increase gabapentin if and when required and increase my amitriptyline by 10 mg too..
So thats me,, something else that i need to get my head around and that can be controlled by more meds.. Oh the joys... :lol:
th_tn_TisFORTIGGER.jpgxxTracyxx

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've managed to avoid neurologists, Traluvie, but I hope it all goes as well as these things can.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I too have avoided neurologists so all I can say is that I wish you well and I hope the B12 helps. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks ladies.. :)

    Hope you are both as well as can be..x
    th_tn_TisFORTIGGER.jpgxxTracyxx
  • resusjan
    resusjan Member Posts: 290
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have B12 injections every 3 months as I developed pernicious anaemia alongside the RA. It has worked wonders for my pins and needles but, more interestingly, also helps with anxiety and depression symptoms. I've gotta say, since starting them I haven't been as anxious and teary as I was before. Hope it all works out for you
    Jan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tracy
    Gosh thats a lot to get your head round, I have noticed that at most appointments my meds get raised...gosh knows where it will end.
    I do wish you well with it all, and I hope the injections work xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • CJHunter
    CJHunter Member Posts: 1,038
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hun, u have known u have had these probs all neuro has done is given you a name. U know that deep down and you also know that the meds he is given you are to ease the symptoms.

    Keep smiling hun, u know am here for ya.xxxx
    Clare xxeyeore-1.jpg
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tracey, sounds like that was a successful appt, you have a diagnosis for your pins & needles, your M.R.I was clear, and certain meds have been increased to ease your pains and help you sleep better at night. And you need to go and have a nerve test and have B12 injections. That sounds like a covered all angles. Hope things are better with you and look forward to read more of your tweets, very enjoyable!!