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right its off to the neurologist to put my mind at ease
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well, after the pressure feeling in my head and numbness down the left side of my body, my doctor has referred me to a neurologist - the doc did reflex tests among others and found nothing wrong, and the only thing she seemed worried about woz the fact the i mentioned that brain tumour is my main worry wen she asked "wot is goin on in ur head rite now?".
so, can u plz tell me exactly wot a neurologist will do? i havent a clue...
p.s - im worrying like hell, even though i am not properly ill in the slightest. for gods sake its annoying - i dont wanna worry and tell myself not to - but still do!!!
so, can u plz tell me exactly wot a neurologist will do? i havent a clue...
p.s - im worrying like hell, even though i am not properly ill in the slightest. for gods sake its annoying - i dont wanna worry and tell myself not to - but still do!!!
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Your going to see a top guy here, so no need to worry. If there is something wrong they will find it and sort it out.
I know its easier said than done about worrying but really now you have been referred to the people who are specialists in this field then surely thats the best way to ease your worry.
good luck
i don't mean to sound harsh, but my auntie had to wait 4 weeks for a brain scan AFTER she was hospitalised for the 2nd time, with some fairly scary symptoms.
why did she have to wait so long? because of people who didn't really need the scans insisting that they have them and clogging up the waiting lists.
if a doctor can't figure out what is wrong with someone then the patient has every right to see a specialist who can do further tests. don't blame the people who need more help, blame the lack of resources.
my point (not phrased very well, admittedly) was that you shouldn't complain about the waiting lists.
if you must have a brain scan, fine, but expect to wait.
Depending on what they think you might get one sooner but if they think it's nothing to worry about you'll be waiting a fair while.
well, a year wait - should be interesting to see if i can keep my worrying up for a whole year. if not it'll drive me crazy.