Guest guest Posted February 5, 1999 Report Share Posted February 5, 1999 In a message dated 2/5/99 10:16:27 PM !!!First Boot!!!, rstutt@... writes: << I'm going back to my doctor, who is a general doctor (from reading also noticed most see neurologists - why?) and I would like to present to him all the information and possibilities I can. >> I for one have never seen a Neurologist. I have seen a Internal Medicine doc (primary), a pulmonologist/sleep specialist, another pulmonologist/sleep specialist, and I got the best results after seeing a psychiatrist who specializes in sleep disorders. I thought about seeing a Neurologist but when I had a " side walk " consult and the very first words out of his mouth were: " sinimet, sinimet, sinimet, sinimet.... " ; I said thanks but no thanks! I had already read enough about RLS to know that I needed a better solution. IMHO RAINBOWPED@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Claude:It sounds like neuropsychological testing. I have gone through it before and it is very time consuming. They are looking to see where your cognitive issues are such as multitasking, memory etc. I am getting ready to go through it again, because my cognition is decreasing but I chose a different doctor this time. The first on told me my issues were emotional from a traumatic childhood, but two weeks later I was diagnosed with a neurogenic bladder. This cannot be faked and it is not caused by "traumatic emotions". I just don't by into that bullcrap anymore. Well you got more than you asked for but just be careful. If you have a doctor that tries to pin it all on emotions, get a second opinion. Terri G.>> I had an appointment with my neurologist yesterday because I have been > having increased difficulty with my thought processes and problem > solving and anything to do with logical thought process. She is > ordering yet another MRI for my brain and spine and blood work to check > my thyroid. She also mentioned some kind of test for me to take that > has something to do with puzzles or something like that for my skills > to analyze things, does anyone know what type of test this may be and > can you tell me anything about it? Thank you very much. Confused in > Utah.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hi, I had that test too. Its done by a psychologist. I forget the name of it (go figure). But it tests your short term memory, cognitive skills, etc. Your right, it is a long test and very tiring. It gives you a "mental workout". So make sure you get a good night sleep beforehand and you will definitely need a nap after! Debbie wrote: That sounds like the neuro psyche test I took. It hadalot of matching blocks sometimes with instructions & sometimes you had to figure it out for yourself. Packa lunch if it is that test because mine lasted about 4hours. They also read me stories & I had to answerquestions & repeat what I had heard.grannylunatic@...__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hi, I had that test too. Its done by a psychologist. I forget the name of it (go figure). But it tests your short term memory, cognitive skills, etc. Your right, it is a long test and very tiring. It gives you a "mental workout". So make sure you get a good night sleep beforehand and you will definitely need a nap after! Debbie wrote: That sounds like the neuro psyche test I took. It hadalot of matching blocks sometimes with instructions & sometimes you had to figure it out for yourself. Packa lunch if it is that test because mine lasted about 4hours. They also read me stories & I had to answerquestions & repeat what I had heard.grannylunatic@...__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hi, I had that test too. Its done by a psychologist. I forget the name of it (go figure). But it tests your short term memory, cognitive skills, etc. Your right, it is a long test and very tiring. It gives you a "mental workout". So make sure you get a good night sleep beforehand and you will definitely need a nap after! Debbie wrote: That sounds like the neuro psyche test I took. It hadalot of matching blocks sometimes with instructions & sometimes you had to figure it out for yourself. Packa lunch if it is that test because mine lasted about 4hours. They also read me stories & I had to answerquestions & repeat what I had heard.grannylunatic@...__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 She is ordering yet another MRI for my brain and spine and blood work to check my thyroid. She also mentioned some kind of test for me to take that has something to do with puzzles or something like that for my skills to analyze things, does anyone know what type of test this may be and can you tell me anything about it? This testing is Neuropsych testing. The individual tests require different parts of the brain to function to complete the tests, so if there is any misfires going on-- they can figure out what areas are being effected. This was the most important one for me, I don't have the plaques or granulomas that show up on scans, but I do have vasculitis that has effected my executive function (frontal lobe) portion of my brain. It's what causes my dementia and loss of problem solving skills. There are some posts that I've done about Neuropsych testing both in the ARCHIVES and in the LINKS. Those addresses are at the bottom of this and every email that goes out from the group. Sincerely, Tracie NS Co-owner/moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 She is ordering yet another MRI for my brain and spine and blood work to check my thyroid. She also mentioned some kind of test for me to take that has something to do with puzzles or something like that for my skills to analyze things, does anyone know what type of test this may be and can you tell me anything about it? This testing is Neuropsych testing. The individual tests require different parts of the brain to function to complete the tests, so if there is any misfires going on-- they can figure out what areas are being effected. This was the most important one for me, I don't have the plaques or granulomas that show up on scans, but I do have vasculitis that has effected my executive function (frontal lobe) portion of my brain. It's what causes my dementia and loss of problem solving skills. There are some posts that I've done about Neuropsych testing both in the ARCHIVES and in the LINKS. Those addresses are at the bottom of this and every email that goes out from the group. Sincerely, Tracie NS Co-owner/moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 She is ordering yet another MRI for my brain and spine and blood work to check my thyroid. She also mentioned some kind of test for me to take that has something to do with puzzles or something like that for my skills to analyze things, does anyone know what type of test this may be and can you tell me anything about it? This testing is Neuropsych testing. The individual tests require different parts of the brain to function to complete the tests, so if there is any misfires going on-- they can figure out what areas are being effected. This was the most important one for me, I don't have the plaques or granulomas that show up on scans, but I do have vasculitis that has effected my executive function (frontal lobe) portion of my brain. It's what causes my dementia and loss of problem solving skills. There are some posts that I've done about Neuropsych testing both in the ARCHIVES and in the LINKS. Those addresses are at the bottom of this and every email that goes out from the group. Sincerely, Tracie NS Co-owner/moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Terri Good for you! We don't have to take their crap after all WE pay THEM!! I don't know if I have the same but the urologist told me my bladder was like a babie's bladder & it empties when it has just a little fluid in it. LOL I could have told him that & saved my insurance company a bundle. grannylunatic@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Terri Good for you! We don't have to take their crap after all WE pay THEM!! I don't know if I have the same but the urologist told me my bladder was like a babie's bladder & it empties when it has just a little fluid in it. LOL I could have told him that & saved my insurance company a bundle. grannylunatic@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 ,A neurogenic bladder means your brain and bladder are not talking like they should. I have an overactive bladder and then by the time evening rolls around I am unable to urinate. I have been on some meds for this but they stopped right now because I may have some kidney issues. I get the ultrasound results on Monday. I know what you mean about having to go anytime you have a small amount in your bladder. It sucks.Terri G. >> > Terri> Good for you! We don't have to take their crap after> all WE pay THEM!! I don't know if I have the same but> the urologist told me my bladder was like a babie's> bladder & it empties when it has just a little fluid> in it. LOL I could have told him that & saved my> insurance company a bundle.> > grannylunatic@y...> > > > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 ,A neurogenic bladder means your brain and bladder are not talking like they should. I have an overactive bladder and then by the time evening rolls around I am unable to urinate. I have been on some meds for this but they stopped right now because I may have some kidney issues. I get the ultrasound results on Monday. I know what you mean about having to go anytime you have a small amount in your bladder. It sucks.Terri G. >> > Terri> Good for you! We don't have to take their crap after> all WE pay THEM!! I don't know if I have the same but> the urologist told me my bladder was like a babie's> bladder & it empties when it has just a little fluid> in it. LOL I could have told him that & saved my> insurance company a bundle.> > grannylunatic@y...> > > > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 ,A neurogenic bladder means your brain and bladder are not talking like they should. I have an overactive bladder and then by the time evening rolls around I am unable to urinate. I have been on some meds for this but they stopped right now because I may have some kidney issues. I get the ultrasound results on Monday. I know what you mean about having to go anytime you have a small amount in your bladder. It sucks.Terri G. >> > Terri> Good for you! We don't have to take their crap after> all WE pay THEM!! I don't know if I have the same but> the urologist told me my bladder was like a babie's> bladder & it empties when it has just a little fluid> in it. LOL I could have told him that & saved my> insurance company a bundle.> > grannylunatic@y...> > > > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 I guess my urologist " dummied " it down for me. LOL grannylunatic@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 I guess my urologist " dummied " it down for me. LOL grannylunatic@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 I guess my urologist " dummied " it down for me. LOL grannylunatic@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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