Similar Problem?

[AlLeYkAt86-]

Has anyone else had problems communicating with their neurologist? I've had several appointments with him and he just smiles dismissively and sends me on my way, not taking anything I've said into account. I'll successfully reach intelligent off planet life before I get through to his office number. I've never seen his Doctorate so I'm not sure if it's written in crayon or made with Photoshop, has anyone else experienced this?

[Onthemove1971]

You can request a "headace specialist", all they do is see people with headaces.. they are the best at helping you.

[Pippwin]

Yes, I sympathise. I have recently changed clinic for that reason and it is such a relief to be talking to someone who listens and seems to care. I wish I had done it ages ago cos I think the thought of going to the migraine clinic was making my migraine worse! So maybe you could find another neurologist. Ask around for a recommendation of one in your area.

Wishing you all the best.

[bamboo89]

Yes, I've experienced this with a neurologist years ago. I mentioned it to my GP at the time, saying I might as well be talking to a fridge, and she said that different specialisms in health attracted different personality types - neurology was not noted for communicative, friendly people with good interpersonal skills, apparently. I asked for a second opinion and saw a different neurologist at a different hospital instead - he was better than the first, but still not fantastic at communication. However, as the years have gone by, I have met about 3 different neurologists who were much more able to communicate, so I hoped this problem they have had gone away... clearly not! Find another neurologist you can work with... but if I were you, I'd still be telling this possibly slightly autistic neurologist that he really needs to do some work on his communication and social skills. In fact, I'd be asking him politely if he has Aspergers or something... that should drive the message home!

Miriam

[AlLeYkAt86- in reply to bamboo89]

Well what's especially rage inducing is I listed the medications I've tried in the past that have not worked......so he prescribes me one of those. I'm taking enough Excedrin migraine to cause stomach problems and I reiterated to Doogie that this doesn't help me and his response was, "Take this with excedrin.".............(Blank stare) Why would I pay for something that doesn't work to take in conjunction with something that's probably on the verge of giving me ulcers? I wouldn't recommend this witch doctor for a teddy bear hospital.

[bamboo89 in reply to AlLeYkAt86-]

I sympathise - even the second neurologist I saw, having read my notes in front of me, asked 'how long have you been on this particular epilepsy medication?' when I wasn't on any meds at all... turned out she was reading someone else's notes... It's enough to make you weep... I wish you better luck elsewhere.

[AlLeYkAt86-]

Doesn't it terrify you that these people are in charge of anything?

[bamboo89 in reply to AlLeYkAt86-]

Well yea, actually - for some years its been essential to do your own research if you're able, and research specifically anything they tell you, as well as ensuring any medication they prescribe is not going to be a problem with any other meds you're already taking. In other words, you have to be on the ball and check everything... its exhausting and I wish it wasn't necessary, but the fact is, doctors are only human beings, qualified or not, and none of us is perfect. And some doctors with the same qualifications are better than others... as in every other field of work/profession. None of us ever wants to lose a really good dentist or hairdresser do we... same reason, some folk are just better at their jobs than others.

Miriam

[md5299]

Same here absolutely useless, cancelled my appointments with him, took no notice of me and was disrespectful so I told my doctor I wouldn't waste my time and fuel going to see him, sooner stay at home with a bad head!