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Old 09-10-2009, 09:34 AM
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I'm sorry the testing was so hard on you, Deb.

I don't think I've ever had a neuro-psych testing. If I did, I wasn't aware of it. My neuro does the finger strength testing, the key-to-the-bottom-of-the-foot test (I cannot think of the proper name for that test), he makes me look at different colored pictures of numbers to see if I can decipher what number is highlighted. He makes me close my eyes and try to touch my nose. But that's just during a routine visit. I've never had a specific appointment for this kind of testing.

It would be nice to know how I'm cognitively doing. Some days I can really tell that I'm struggling. Others I feel relatively normal (whatever that is).

I think you and Trisha are the only two I've read about having specific neuro-psych testing. I'm wondering if I should have it done? It'll have to wait till I'm on Medicare, though.
My 1st test was done at the request of SSA for SSDI. According to them, some of the tests done at my neuro's office as part of a study were too old (only by a few monthslol). At that time, I did poorly on many of the tests. Over time, I noticed things improving and the neuro wanted to do a follow up testing to see where I am at right now. Otherwise, I don't think I ever would have had the testing done.

DebbieD - Hang in there! Please know we are all here to support you and help you through this.
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