Neurology Appointment

PollySid
PollySid Member Posts: 343
edited 8. Feb 2013, 10:58 in Living with Arthritis archive
The spinal specialist I saw last month talked me through my MRI scans and then said he was still concerned over my walking problems. He wanted me to see a Neurology specialist.
Great, they still don't know why I can't walk properly.
I was researching the Neurology department at the Hospital I go to hoping to find out about the specialist who's clinic I will be going to.
I wish I hadn't now as what I was suspecting seems to be the same as them. Out of the 7 specialist Neurology clinics at the hospital, his is the MS one :o

Comments

  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I don't know whether or not that is significant for you, PollySid but, even if it is (big assumption) better the devil you know. I hope the appointment comes soon so that you can get it over with.
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  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    When I saw the pain consultant, he came straight out and said my walking problems were MS and not from my spine. Few scans later and he was wrong :lol: Sometimes, they just have to rule other causes before they plan treatment.

    I know it is worrying, but they are looking after you.
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Pollysid the neurologist I see is a specialist in MS but my problems are a very rare peripheral neuropathy condition, it doesn't mean to say that because you are seeing s/he that is going to be the problem, the nervous system is so complex and sometimes can take years for a condition to totally manifest and be diagnosed, I was only properly diagnosed after seven years, try not to worry(easy to say) hopefully you will get your app soon, keep us posted how you go...................Marie xx
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