For a doctor to say that blood lab work is not necessary to start diagnosis of what I have is beyond ludicrous. The doctor said they could use lab tests from one year ago???? I didn't have these conditions a year ago. A lot can change in a year.

I keep calling and leaving messages and nobody returns my calls. The staff is a joke. I am so angry.

I wasted a week with this doctor. Now I have to start all over in my research. Most good neurologists need a referral from your main doctor before they will see a new patient.

Perhaps look into the integrative type MD? They will certainly test you.

Google "integrative doctor" and you zip code to find one. Sally uses this type of holistic physician with success.

I think the docs are too busy to really care or remember your case. I have several dcotors and they all seem generally good but I've noticed that they contratict themselves often. Write down what they told you and date it because more and more I'm finding out that they will renig on what they previously said. An example. Years before I had aortic valve surgery my cardiologist said I may be able to get a repair rather than replacement at the Cleveland clinic. When the time came he said he didn't think I was eligible for that kind of breakthrough surgery.(he acted like he never recommended it) I pursued it myself and after much hassel fighting with insurrance and trying to get this doctor to go to bat for me(witch he did reluctantly)I went to Cleveland and had a successful repair. Then of course my cardiologist took full credit for it. So even if they are good. Listen carefully and hold them to their words.
As far as nerve issues, you may need to seek a specialist out of town.

For your nuero to not order blood work is almost a crime. My nuero had extensive bloodwork done wich led to finding things they were not looking for. That's just crazy.