Neurologist

[Lynn777]

We have an appointment scheduled with a neurologist on June 2nd and I'm wondering if we will in fact get any answers or just be told to come back later. My son started eye blinking in August of 2009, it went away until February of 2010 and then returned. In April of 2010 is when the vocal and additional motor tics started. So, does anyone know when the 12 months starts? Are we approaching it this August based on when his blinking started? I'm questioning even taking him to the appointment and was just looking for opinions/experiences with these appointment from others.

 

Thanks again. I know I'm a newbie and probably annoying with all my posting!

[Chemar]

hi Lynn...dont ever worry about posting a lot....that is how we have all learned here

 

re the neurologist....honestly, from our and many other experiences here there are very few neuros who think outside of the med school textbook in that they will likely tell you to watch and come back, or offer you a quick diagnosis and a prescription for drugs. if you try to discuss things like diet and supplements, most often they will tell you that is "quack stuff"

 

 

 

the value of a neuro exam is if you need to rule out more serious issues like seizures etc

 

also if you need a diagnosis for insurance or school accommodations

 

of course, there are also neurologist's who are in tune with progressive developments in alternative therapies etc. If you find such a one, you have struck gold