HI!!! To anyone who who has seen a neurosurgeon-- Do you have any advice on specific questions to ask during your first appointment?
I have my first appointment in a few days and am pretty nervous. I want to have a list of questions to take with me and was wondering if any of you could help?!?
THANK YOU in advance!!!!
Well, I see plenty of people took a look in, Kelley, but must have been too busy with summer BBQs and such to respond. Fortunately, we have a pretty good resource to help in the doctors tab above: http://www.livingwithgpn.org/profiles/blogs/preparing-for-an-appointment-with-a-new-doctor
Hi Kelleyst, check out this earlier discussion - you may find some of the tips useful.. http://www.livingwithgpn.org/forum/topics/how-to-get-the-best-value-out-of-your-neuro-medical-visits
:)
Hi Kelley
I expect you have already had your Neuro consult and hope it went well, and you got satisfactory answers to your questions. I think the reason you may not have had luck with your request (seeking questions to ask) is that many of us probably asked questions relevant to our own experiences. Therefore the questions would have been patient-specific.
Only you know what answers you seek but in general, the answers should be forth coming from your Neuro surgeon.
Remember, as a rare condition, many more questions exist than answers. We, as patients can only relate our experiences and hope to shed some light on a dark subject.
Kindest regards
Michael