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The results from the neuropsycologic exam are in. Next week specialist who scored the data will go over the information. At first they told me it would take 30 minutes for the follow up; now they have stated it might go over an hour.

Has anyone had any experience with this exam and how the follow exam works?

Before the test they told me my regular neuro would go over the results with me. Now it is the guy who is specialized with the testing/scoring. The person who scheduled the appt told me that I might not be going back to the neurologist. When I asked why she got off the phone.

I hate it when they're so vague over the phone. Don't they realize that it just makes the waiting that much more unbearable.

I'd take this time to write down every single question I had so you can be sure not to forget anything once you have your appointment. And don't let them blow you off. You're paying them for their expertise. They work for you. Not the other way around. I'd keep on till I got some answers.

When is your appointment?

After I had the neuropsych tests the results were sent to my neuro to go over the results with me. Though reviewing the results with the person who gave you the tests seems ok. He's got to be some type of doctor? or technician trained to interpret the results. Why it should take up to an hour, I'm not sure; maybe they want to make sure you have adequate time to ask questions?

Like Kitty says, bring in a note pad with your questions, and leave room to add answers and jot down any other notes. This is always a good idea, but even better when you are still going through the diagnostic testing! ;)

Don't fret too much (I know you will, but try to relax). The results only show how your mind was working ONE DAY - the day of the testing.

Sending good thoughts your way!:hug:

When I had the neuropsych exam, the neuropsychologist who did the test went over the results in great detail after the tests had been analyzed and gave me specific strategies for coping with some of my deficits. Then, she summarized it all in a letter and sent it over to the neuro for follow up with him.

I think this is pretty typical format because the neuropsych is the one who specializes in the cognitive stuff and interpreting the test is really their job.