Hi all,

Let's say I've been completely underwhelmed by my neurologist as of late. I have an appointment with a potential new MDS later this week, and I admit that I am a bit nervous. I feel that I've researched so much on PD, yet I don't feel that I know how to harness what I've gleaned and apply it to interviewing a doctor. I don't want to come across as a problem patient, but I want it clear that I am progressive in my views on our treatment and assertive in seeing that the patient play a key role, or a partner role, in treatment. I guess I'm seeking a balance between a neuro who will allow me a prominent role with keeping my overactive imagination and research trigger finger in check- someone who will ground me in reality a bit. I need to temper that idealism!

I'm trying to come up with some questions to ask at my initial appointment. One that comes to mind is:

- Treatment with off-label drugs? Is this taboo to even ask?

- Use of herbal supplements like mucuna?

Any other key questions I should have in hand? If you were to start all over again with a new doctor, what would your top one or two questions be?

Thanks!

Laura