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To: brytlea
I recommend he find a good neuro

Thanks Brytlea, not sure we have one in our very small area, but it may come to that if it gets any worse.

53 posted on 11/06/2011 5:01:21 PM PST by mupcat
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To: mupcat

Well, just don’t give up and be an advocate for him if he won’t advocate for himself. I spent several years with pain doctors before I found a good neurologist (because I had no idea what was wrong with me). They simply wanted to give me pain killers and didn’t run tests etc. I don’t have a complete diagnosis, but it was such a relief to have at least a name for my condition instead of feeling like it was all in my head. And I have to say, I was actually glad when my nerve conduction test wasn’t normal. I know that sounds a little crazy but it showed that things weren’t working normally. When your symptoms are simply something you can describe but no one can *see* you do start to feel like a nutcase.
Of course phantom sensations and stuff can be quite disturbing!


60 posted on 11/06/2011 5:13:02 PM PST by brytlea (An ounce of chocolate is worth a pound of cure)
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