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Old 12-29-2014, 04:38 PM
Mark in Idaho Mark in Idaho is offline
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MWS,

I bet many of your symptoms are a subset of a major symptom. Start a document and list all of your symptoms. Then start grouping them. Cut and paste works great for this. List after each symptom how it manifests.

for example.

I have persistent balance issues
If I change direction too fast, I will stumble.
When I stand up from sitting, I need to do it slowly.
I have more balance issues when don't have my glasses on and things
look fuzzy.

Sometimes, I feel like a total klutz.
I have to stop to focus to tie my shoes.
When I type, I get my fingers mixed up on the keyboard.
I type the wrong but similar word. i.e. thing for think,

I struggle to read things correctly.
It is like I am dyslexic.
I read a word and think it is something else.

I struggle to think.
I have difficulty finding the words I need to say something.
This is worse if I am tired or in a noisy situation.
This is a consistent problem or I can sometimes go a day without this
being a problem if I rest up.

Sounds and lights can cause me confusion like a panic attack.
I have to be careful going shopping during busy times
Sudden sounds can cause me to get very startled.

I get head aches.
If I have too much sensory stimulation.
If I have a task on a tight schedule.

I think you can put together a good list.

The point is you can take this list to the appointment and just read off the main bullet points. If the doctor asks for more information, you can give him the details. Start off by saying something like, "I get easily flustered and forgetful so I wrote some notes. I can leave a copy with you. " You may be asked questions about your complaints as you fill out the registration and medical history paperwork. You may want to include a copy with that.

Try to avoid overloading the doctor with information so he has time to ask questions. Hopefully, he will ask questions And, avoid using medical terminology. Some doctors will get very problematic if you use medical terminology.

My best to you.
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