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Originally Posted by Denise G
Can anyone inform me what the protocol is, or even your experience, with an exam done by a Neurologist?
I've only seen Ortho's, Chiro's, and PM, for 5 1/2 yrs.
I I know, primarily, I was sent there due to my CRPS. He was supposed to determine HOW MUCH of a disability rating I should have. My attorney told me he was supposed to "look at everything" wrong with me.
But all he did was check my reflexes with his "little hammer" and he measured my arms above & below my elbow. He also asked if I had been give an EMG. I did in 2002, was n egative. He said he was surprised I didn't have another one so he MIGHT order one.
Otherwise, he didn't even appear to look at my hands (which were both mottled blue off & on throughout the time I was there), he never had me move my fingers, hands or wrists, to see if they were stiff, etc. He never even asked about what brought on pain or what helped my pain, etc. (I'd printed out a list of things Neurologists are looking for, by a Neuro on the internet, so I could write things down he may need to know. But he ONLY asked about HOW the accident occurred. That's ALL).
Does this sound right? My attorney is NEVER interested in asking about these things, so I can't ask him.
Thanks for any input! If it does seem this is out of the ordinary, I may try to tell my attorney about it.
Denise
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OH BOY! First let me ask - Was ANYONE else in the room when you saw that neurologist? Your mother, sister, cousin, anyone on your side?
If no - You could be in trouble....
**** For you and everyone else - If you are going to see ANY Dr./Specialist, whatever, regarding your condition but requested and/or required by "the other side" - Have SOMEONE, ANYONE with YOU. These Dr's can be bought and paid for and they will say and do anything to help the other side and decrease the monies due to you.
***Also - Bring a tape recorder with you when ever going to these adverse Dr appointments. Be sure to ADVISE EVERYONE at the appointment that you are recording it. Depending on your state you may or may not have to ask for permission to record them. Check into it - If you must ask and they decline make sure it is noted on the tape.
Another thing - It concerns me greatly that your attorney did not advise you to bring someone with you OR he/she themselves did not attend with you. This is a warning sign for me.....Your attorney should have advised you on this. My personal opinion....I'd be looking for another attorney - Especially if as you said - "He's not interested in these kind of things" - I feel he left you to the wolves.
Next - You need to immediately (before it leaves your mind) write down the details of that day. (
Even if you had someone with you) - Put everything in writing just like you did here but even more detailed - What they did look at and ask - What they didnt do, look at and/or ask - do this so that if it goes to court your attorney can say "How could you come to that conclusion if you didnt even look at....".
You need this to protect yourself and your financial interests in this. I've been through this and they attempted to screw us over. (In 1995) They lied in court - BUT - We had the written documentation and also a recording and cought them in their lies. We all want to believe the best in people but TRUST ME - They will rip you off if they can.
Best of luck to you - It was good that you wrote - Hopefully this information will help you and others and you get the compensation and monies you deserve.