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Re: Anyone Ever Go To A Neurologist To Find Answers?

Posted by stargazer2 on June 26, 2007, at 13:38:28

In reply to Re: Anyone Ever Go To A Neurologist To Find Answers? » BabyBunny, posted by zeugma on June 26, 2007, at 12:42:30

BB, I went to a neurologist last year because I was falling and thought I had MS. I was on Lamictal which I didn't think was causing the problems but it turned out to be the cause. He did do a slew of lab tests which all turned out negative and my neuro exam was negative too so I was "normal" from a neurological point of view except I continue to have treatment resistent depression which he didn't touch with a ten foot pole, he offered no suggestions for medications except to get off Lamicatil but no other solutions were offered. He knew I had major depression but didn't offer any new insight into what i could try next or what tests other than the ones he ordered would be helpful to get.

The next step for me, per my pdoc is an endocrinology exam which other than a saliva test which Phillipa suggested and I'm not sure how to get the test wihout the doctor's order since my GP is never going to order a saliva test. She is too clueless with many things due to her age. Besides I can only see the nurse practitioner in August since the endo's first appt is in March of 2008! Nice to have access to doctors and get some answers.

I'm not sure that there are any answers. A neurology workup is the exception for psych diagnoses and there has to be a neuro deficit and depression isn't considered one of them but perhaps you will see someone that can shed light on the situation. I have seen docs for this depression since the 1980's and a neuro workup was never offered as a way to figure out my lack of response to medications. Perhaps if the MD is someone who has a psychiatric and neuro background it might be the type that can help with a psych diagnosis.

Good luck finding a skilled neurologist who can offer you some suggestions and testing to help you figure your lack of response to medications. I may be skeptical but I think it is unlikely but worth a try, just because I didn't get any answers doesn't mean none exist.

Stargazer


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