Question 1

20 yrs of: loss of vison 3 times, painful muscle flexing in hands & toes, spasms & pulls in legs & back, bladder control, alopecia, tremors, loss of balance, pain when i swallow & electric shock-like jolts up my spine. should i see a neurologist?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please schedule: Much of what you describe raises concerns about a problem affecting your spinal cord.  This could include inflammatory conditions, vitamin or metabolic imbalance, systemic autoimmune disorders.  A neurologist would be ideal.

Question 2

how much time do urgent referrals to a neurologist take on the nhs?

Accepted Answer

The time varies: The time to see a neurologist urgently within the NHS varies among hospitals and geographic locations within the UK. The maximum waiting time for non-urgent referrals is 18 weeks and for cancer referrals is 2 weeks. The NHS website provides more details: http://www.nhs.uk/choiceintheNHS/Rightsandpledges/Waitingtimes/Pages/Guide%20to%20waiting%20times.aspx

Question 3

how much does it cost to see a neurologist to get a diagnosis but i dont have insurance?

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: It will really depend on what is needed to make the diagnosis. You can call the neurologist’s office and find out what an initial consultation will cost. This will not include any tests that are needed. You can always discuss the price of the tests the neurologist wants to order at the time of your initial consultation. Call the neurologist at a local teaching hospital and discuss your situation.

Question 4

how much does it cost to go to a neurologist? i do have medical but i'm not sure if it covers it?

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Neurologist: Hello, most health insurances, hmo and ppos, allow you to see a neurologist. The insurance may require a referral from your pcp, or you may be able to pick a neurologist from a list of in-network doctors. You should then bd able to see the neurologist and only have a copay for the visit, typically $10-20 more than your pcp copay.

Question 5

how can i get my neurologist to take my very complicated case more seriously? i feel like he doesn't understand how much my symptoms affect my life.

Accepted Answer

Honest Talk with MD: I am a neurologist, so this is what i would want you to do if you were my patient. Make an appointment and tell me what in our interaction bothers you, and how i can fix it. Which of your symptoms are impacting you the most? I'll see what i can do to help you. My plan may be limited due to your disease/insurance. If you didn't like my response to the interaction question, find a new neurologist.

Question 6

i wake up with headaches pretty much every day. what can i do to end that? i asked my neurologist and he did  not know why that happens.

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Osteopath: Twenties female who wakes w. Headaches not understood by neurologist should study muscle tension in neck muscles, especially superior trapezium. Pinch of these superior shoulder muscles might find one with greater size. If one is thicker ; tender this might indicate chronic one-sided head tilt ; associated muscle spasm. Underlying spinal scoliosis can explain. Best doctor to discern is osteopath.

Question 7

what's a neurologist?

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Like your question: Traditional answer, a doctor trained in diagnosing and treating diseases of the nervous system, involving brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles.  Included disease states, such as migraine, stroke, parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, neuropathy and myopathy, etc.  Also, deals with medical disorders which secondarlily cause neurological complications.

Question 8

how to become a neurologist?

Accepted Answer

Training: After finishing medical school, you undergo specialty training in residency for a minimum of four years to fulfill the minimal; requirements in the US.

Question 9

could i ask my neurologist for certain meds?

Accepted Answer

Asking for Meds: This is a difficult question to answer.  To begin with, of course you can ask your neurologist for a specific medication.  However, some physicians have very strict criteria regarding narcotic medications, and most physicians will not prescribe a medication which is not appropriate for your illness, or which they are uncomfortable using.

It never hurts to ask, but they may say no.

Question 10

what are the steps to becoming a neurologist?

Accepted Answer

All the best:: Lots of steps ahead.  You are best advised to get pre-med courses in college, and spend 3-4 yrs in that pursuit, and then attend medical school, a 4 year commitment.  You may next spend a year or two in an internal medicine residency 1 or 2, followed by a 3 yr specialized residency in neurology.  If your focus is aimed toward a sub-specialty area, there may be an additional year of fellowship.

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How much time do urgent referrals to a neurologist take on the nhs?

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How much does it cost to see a neurologist to get a diagnosis but i dont have insurance?

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How much does it cost to go to a neurologist? i do have medical but i'm not sure if it covers it?

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How can i get my neurologist to take my very complicated case more seriously? i feel like he doesn't understand how much my symptoms affect my life.

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