Neurologist

[Don21]

I should have had my annual appointment with my neurologist in November but still haven't had heard anything. Since nothing much comes of these appointments I am not sure what to do. Any advice? Thank you.

[murcia]

I had the same problem, after leaving numerous messages on answer machine nobody got back to me, I went to my GP in the end he sorted it out, they told him I'd been discharged ( a load of rubble) I seen mum Neurologist last Ftiday he couldn't apologise enough

Go to your GP I'm sure he/she will help.

[Don21 in reply to murcia]

Thank you . I will try that. Was he helpful?

[murcia in reply to Don21]

Very helpful having a few scans done most important the heart...

[Don21 in reply to murcia]

Good luck with your scans Murcia. Please let me know how you get on.

[murcia in reply to Don21]

Will do! I expect it will be awhile brfore anythings done

[ciaranj123]

I waited about 3 years for my last appointment. Eventually when I phoned to change my address someone noticed that I should wait so long between reviews and I got an appointment ASAP. I mentioned the delay in my last appointment and my next review is in 18 months. In the end the delay didn't really affect me as my condition hadn't changed dramatically. I think you should phone your neurologist in about 6 months if you have no news, go to your GP if you have a serious problem, and when you do see your neurologist have the date of your next appointment confirmed before you leave. But I hope you get an appointment soon and that it is useful!

[Don21]

Thank you ciaranj. My condition hasn't really changed much,a bit more wobbly and eyes a little worse but there isn't much they can do about that.

Your reply was very helpful.

[murcia]

You should have a checkup once a year heart scan every two years a diabetes test once a year that what I was told.

I used to go the Ataxia Centre in London,it was once a year but such a hike, then I found out there was a Neurologist here in Bristol specialising in Ataxia so go there now much better.

[auntiesally]

Still go, ring up his secretary, the waiting time is about 12 weeks behind, what do you expect from your appointment? Please do go.