Yes, I would. It seemed to fascinate my epileptologist that I'm mixed-handed, and a self-taught musician, ear-trained to an advanced degree. I'd like him to see more of my strange adaptations of mixed handedness. He's already seen me play music. We played a Christmas party they threw for the neurology patients that were low-income and wouldn't otherwise have had much of a holiday at all. It drove home the point that I am indeed a professional musician, not a mere hobbyist, and I'm very serious about the deficits I face. Once hearing us, our conversations changed, centering more on my deficits and what we might be able to change, and he got a clearer picture of the areas where I'm really struggling to adapt.

He told me that mixed-handed people show interesting imaging results when tested, as do musicians. Imaging results show that the brains of classically trained musicians (music reading, lesson trained) light up certain areas of the brain, but self-taught musicians' brains light up in considerably more areas. Our deficits are a little different than those that are exclusively right or left-handed, and also different for ear-trained musicians. How would I not have questions about that?

He's run into a few patients like me before and studies us more closely. I'd love a more in-depth discussion with him about it, not constrained to the limited time slot of an office visit. We could pick each other's brains for a while. I always have questions, and he gives it to me straight. As far as not talking shop, he'd already know with the invite to expect that at least some of the social interaction would include a Q&A session. I've yet to leave an office visit without him asking "Any questions?" Part of his passion is to educate.

How many of us have had your doctor call your cell phone out of nowhere to have a half-hour (or longer!) conversation about a concerning side-effect, yet leaving some time to idly chat about good eateries with live entertainment on my side of town?

I'll be celebrating Christmas with 200 +/-. Primarily my brothers group & friends, but many have treated me over the years along with others. We get together at my brothers house to give thanks to God for sending his Son, my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ into this world & for all the blessings He's bestowed on us all through the year no matter the challenges/struggles we have experienced. We sing carols, eat lots of good food. It's a time for all, whether Christian, Jew or whomever. It's enjoyed by all. I don't cook, so they'd couldn't come to my place😉

I would. My Neurologist and surgeon are both HOTT!!

Thier are a doctor'that know my family