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Old 03-23-2016, 08:29 PM
kazzak21 kazzak21 is offline
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Originally Posted by bluesfan View Post
Hi Kazzak21

I'm guessing you're willing to go private in your search for a neurologist so you may find some one on this website who can help.

http://2cu.co.nz/listings/find/neurologists

It may help to filter out those whose areas of specialty are less likely to include neuropathy. eg geriatricians will be focused on neurological conditions in the elderly. Also look for any that also practice in the Auckland DHB public health system - from your posts I take it you've already been there - done that - so they're not likely to offer anything further. Maybe look for someone with overseas experience/training in neuromuscular conditions etc.

I'm in the Waikato area and have only had personal experience of the Waikato Hosp. Neurology Dept. After a 6 mth wait for an appt. I got basically the same result as you. - so again unless you can go private things aren't much better down here in the public system.

All the best for your search and finding some help.
Thanks for your reply, yes I was a bit annoyed with not getting very far with finding out anything, it seems if the results are negative it is determined idiopathic. I am fortunate to be in a position to have medical insurance and I am going to try a musculoskeletal specialist and rheumatologist just to rule that out. The doctor I am going to does both. Have an appointment next Friday. Appreciate your reply, did you manage to find any answers?
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