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.

Hi Kitty,

I know what you mean about feeling sharper some days than others. Of course, fatigue, pain and depression can all undermine cognitive function.

Kitty although not dxed... I had that neuropysch testing in 2006, I had told my pcp about my memory lapses.. or just struggles... she suggested and ordered it. The neuropysh listed attention and memory problems... and talked to me about it being part of a neurological nature... she asked if I have or testing for MS... I had laughed as all the side drs ask me that but the neuros say clear MRI no MS...

anyhow....

DEBBIE, glad the apt with the neuro went well... he sounds so understanding and helpful.. remember to listen to what he said about calling there if needed.

sorry the eval was tough, it was long and tough I understand the feeling..

hugssss, sarah

Ya know, with everything I've lost to MS, I refuse to lose my mind. I haven't been plagued by a lot of cog fog and refuse to be tested.......

Why? Because, whenever they test you for anything, they think they have to find something. If something is there, I don't wanna know about it..

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.