Im wondering if anyone can tell me what this person will do. I have having "seizures" for the past 18 months and only just seen the doctor this past week - he tooks blood for tests and told me he was reffereing me to this neurologist person , but i have no idea what they will do, like in proceedure and questions etc - can anyone give me any ideas for what I should be ready to answer and anything like that .
2006-09-14 10:06:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
This Dr. will take your medical history give you a painless MRI, a Cat scan to see how you sleep and how your brain functions while asleep, and an EEG. Go to these sites and they will describe these procedures in more detail. I know all of this due to a sister that has a neurologist.
2006-09-15 15:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by tazachusetts 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They will certainly take a medical history and complete an exam which will probably include assessment of various components of the neurological system such as strength, sensation and coordination testing.
Very often, people with a history of seizures will be referred for an EEG. This is an exam where they measure the electical acitvity of the brain...they attach electrodes to your heard, but it is a painless test. A CT scan may also be in order...another painless test where they can take a scan of the brain.
The neurologist may ask you questions such as do you have any perceptions that preceed your seizures (called an aura)...such as funny smells. They may ask if you've ever had a history of head injury or family history of cancer...anything that could be realted to a seizure. Just answer honestly.
Best wishes
2006-09-14 10:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by mistify 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A neurologist will speak to you and perhaps a family member or friend, to find out about the "seizures" you are having. He/she will also ask other questions that relate to the seizures, nervous system function, health in general, and family history. He/she will perform a neurological examination, which includes testing your thinking and memory, the nerves that travel from directly from the brain (cranial nerves), as well as muscle strength and coordination, sensation, reflexes, and your walking and balance. After doing this, he/she may order more tests such as EEG to look at brain waves, and/or MRI/CAT to take pictures of your brain. After assessing all of this, he/she may help make a diagnosis and recommend some treatment.
2006-09-14 10:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by Frito 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your first appointment with a neurologist, he/she will take a medical history They will want to know about general health problems that you may have....how long you've had it, etc. They will want a list of any meds that you are on....a description of the problem you are having...etc. Also, they will ask about any health problems that your immediate family (usually just parents and siblings, but sometimes grandparents, also) has.
They will most likely not do any procedures or tests at that initial appointment, but they will go over with you any tests that they will order. Usually appointments for those tests will be made at that time.
Ahead of time, contact the doctor referring you to make sure that copies of your medical records will be sent to the neurologist. Some will fax the records while others give them to the patient to take with them. The neurologist will need as much information as possible to help in making an accurate diagnosis.
Try to relax. I know that that is difficult when you don't know what to expect, but it helps. Neurologists are nice people. I know. I've had multiple sclerosis for 21 years.and have seen neurologists many times. In fact, I just had an appointment with mine last month.
I hope that things will go smoothly for you.
2006-09-14 10:36:41 · answer #4 · answered by Irish1952 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The neurologist will probably do an MRI to look at your brain. He might put you on some anticonvulsant medications depending on how bad your seizures are. When you do start taking the meds, you will have to have your "levels" monitored to make sure it is not doing any damage to your liver, etc. It's a simple blood test. Don't worry...the doctor will be able to help you and get this under control.
2006-09-14 10:20:17 · answer #5 · answered by Heather S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This person will ask you more questions about your condition, run some tests, most likely an EEG. From all the information he gathers he will then prescribe some medication for you to take to get the seizures stopped.
2006-09-14 10:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by Goldenrain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋