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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: The Jungle
Posts: 62
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: The Jungle
Posts: 62
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Originally Posted by jprinz99
Hi MM
My first neuro essentially patted me on the head and dismissed my problems. Prob MS, stroke and on and on. Heck; I even got the anxiety label mentioned as a cause. Uhh, yes it bugs me I cant walk and am pins & needles, screwed up speech and pain...
I am so very glad that you have someone who seems to be interested in figuring your issues out and is listening to you. We KNOW something isn't right with our bodies and all we need is an answer (and hopefully, a solution). Good for you for going after a 2nd opinion. Sounds like he/she may be a keeper. I hope they get it figured out and can help you feel better.
Funny how we seem to be programed as a population in whole to blindly accept what MD's say but if a car mechanic cant get our cars running smoothly we go to a different mechanic without batting an eye. Maybe I and everyone lese should start calling ourselves Ford or Buick 
Oh, and nice to meet you!
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Thanks! I agree, though I think I shall call myself a Honda 
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Originally Posted by Erin524
What is it about neuros and other doctors that seem to think women with symptoms of MS are just stressed out little bundles of nerves, or that we're just hypochondriacs and nothing is really wrong with us?
That mindset they have is just so very annoying.
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Annoying, isn't it?! I can't feel my toes, my balance is off, etc, etc, but it is ALL in my head  Am I stressed? Yes! Because you keep telling me it's in my head! 
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Originally Posted by jprinz99
Bullseye!!! Mine even asked my husband "Isn't it funny how our wives just flip out about turning 40?" Then he asked me if I wasn't just unfulfilled being a housewife!!!!!
I was so stunned I didnt say or do anything. I should have smacked him - hard 
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Oh my gosh! Are you kidding me? What a jerk.
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Originally Posted by turtle_78
That is great that you found a good doctor. I am going to give my new one one more try then he is getting the boot and I am going to find someone else.
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I gave my other Neuro 3 shots. When he still kept insisting it was stress and migraines ( I don't even have a headache!) I kicked him to the curb. He never even did a neuro exam on me beyond reflexes. Pompous, really really pompous.
Good luck! I hope you can find some answers and get some compassion as well.
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Originally Posted by susieq
Isn't it great to find a doctor who listens to you and actually seems to care?! Congratulations! I hope he is thorough and you get the care you need.
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Thanks!
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Originally Posted by SallyC
Welcome MamaMonkey.....it's nice to have another Monkey in the jungle.
Envious of your good luck in finding a Neuro who actually listens to you. 
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Thanks! I really lucked out. I am thankful for the NMSS for their help in finding someone good!
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Originally Posted by Kristi
 Hey,MamaMonkey that's great that you found a neuro that you like,I love my neuro she's wonderful and she listens to you and explains everything to you so you understand what's going on. That's very important. |
That is awesome. Apparently it is pretty hard to find a good one these days. Sounds like yours is a keeper, too 
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