Question 1

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 2

how to become a neurologist?

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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 3

could i ask my neurologist for certain meds?

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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 4

what are the steps to becoming a neurologist?

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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.

Question 5

do neurologists treat dissociative disorders?

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Not alone: Neurologists may treat some people who also have dissociative disorders, but would not be doing this by themselves unless they also have full training in psychiatry.  A typical scenario might be a patient who has both a seizure disorder and dissociative disorder -- needs care from both psychiatry and neurology working together. Such a person will also need psychotherapy.

Question 6

what can you expect from a neurologist appointment?

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Typical: Just like an internist, the doctor will take and history and perform an examination, but here, focuses on neurological systems.  A preliminary diagnosis will be provided, and testing may be ordered to confirm correct diagnosis.  Treatments and/or therapy will be advised based on the above conclusions.  Your neurologist is your partner to restore functioning of your central and peripheral nerves.

Question 7

what happens during a consultation with a neurologist?

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EVALUATION: Most visits are due to referral to evaluate symptoms which may be caused from either the central (brain, spinal cord) or peripheral (nerve, muscle) nervous systems.  The doctor takes a full history and performs a full exam. (similar to primary care, but focusing on neuro systems).  Diagnostic conclusions are reached, confirmatory tests may be ordered, and treatment based on all of the above.

Question 8

what to expect for first trip to a neurologists office?

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Like a normal doctor: I believe that a visit to a neurologists office is the same as your primary care physician. The neurologist will take a detailed history and perform a comprehensive examination. The entire initial visit should last between 30 and 60 minutes in its entirety.

Question 9

what to expect from a neurologist appointment first time?

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Info gathering: Usually a doctor will have you fill out initial paperwork, talk to you about your history in general, as well as the history of whatever problem you're seeing him/her for, then do an exam and make some recommendations for next steps.  Good luck!

Question 10

what courses will i need to take to become a neurologist?

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Neurology: In order to become a neurologist, you will need to complete college, medical school, and a residency in neurology.

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