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Old 07-14-2012, 08:47 AM
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Best advice take a friend. Sometimes I forget what they say, or I mis interpret it and it upsets me that I got the intention wrong. A friend can say "i didnt hear it that way, I heard it this way" and that helps.

Bring a note pad! Be ready to write things down. it really helps.

Bring in your list of questions. I normally want 20 or 30 but I try to keep it to the top 10. if I see he is really busy I try to hit the top 5. So, put them in order of importance, and leave room to write his response.

Some folks bring a digital recorder or film it and leave the camera in your bag so that you have the video/audio on file to refer to over and over.

Please know this is early in the journey. it will not all come to a head tomorrow. He will want more info. Some from your body, some from MRI, perhaps from Spinal tap or things like having you walk on your heels, toes, and a straight line. They will ask about your mood. if you are depressed say so! tell them if its frustration and not depression. This is the place to be honest.

Good luck!
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