Tomorrow is my first neurologist neurologist appointment. Being new to the seizures, since February, I really don't know what to ask. I would love suggestions of questions to ask. I'm a 49 year old female with supposedly focal seizures. They happen almost every day! Please give me suggestions!
Great way to prove that you are having seizures. Have one right in front of them.
Agree, epileptologist.. That is first question. Ask if he is one, good chance he or she might be already. If not get as many questions answered and end the appointment with a referral to an epileptologist. A nuerologist will not be offended by that request . Get multiple perspectives. Write your questions down so you can keep it organized in your head. Always easier to do that. Ask doc for their diagnosis. Probable cause of seizure, game plan on what therapuetic interventions are necessary if any, make sure you write down in detail how this event started , if you felt anything prior to the event, what you were doing at the time, did you lose awareness, difficulty afterwards with anything. Good luck
When you see your neurologist , ask her/him if they can help you understand what type of epilepsy you have and help you understatnd your seizure types. Help you start a documentations to help you get SSI if you haven't got it yet. If they need to do EEG's, MRI, just to prove you have Epilepsy. If they are going to do minimal work effort ask the Dr. If they know of an Epileptologist ( neurologist who specialize in epilepsy) that they can refer you to..
Ask how regularly u will be seeing them, because things change all the time. Also how easy is it for u to get in touch, if something is worrying u. But it all depends on who u see. I'm sure they'll be very helpful, understanding & caring. So try not to worry. Just ask what u think of at time. Will be thinking of u, remember, their here to help u, Hun xx
get on the Internet and check out everything you want about your type of seizures. There is so much you can learn on the Internet. You can go to places like web M.D. or Mayo Clinic site. There is so much information available to people anymore and after getting the information if you do not understand then take that information with you when you see your doctor and have them explain it to you. After all that's what you're paying them for.