General Medical Question - Non Urgent - why have i been given an appt with a neurologist?

im_the_kid_that_falls · 10-08-2009, 11:11 AM

hi, i've been going to the doctor for a few things recently, SI, headaches, stress, illness. But i got a letter through this now saying i have an appointment at a neurology department. The only waiting list i though i was on was for seeing a psychologist. What is neurology and why may i be on that list?

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Mandimoo · 10-08-2009, 01:14 PM

ring your dr's surgery and ask them to find out for you from the dr who referred you, or make an appointment with the dr and ask yourself. mand x

iliketea416 · 10-08-2009, 01:37 PM

Same here. It's fairly common. Some doctors and psychiatrists like to ensure that all possible physical problems are ruled out before the start treating the mental ones. It's nothing to worry about. It's no different to a GP requesting a blood test to check your thyroid gland.

Neurology is the science of brains, physcal.

Bitter_Angel · 10-08-2009, 09:11 PM

This is to look at the way your brain is functioning. They will probably send you for a quick scan to make sure there is nothing phsycially causing your problems.
If you are worried though it is a good idea to speak to the doctor who reffered you.

im_the_kid_that_falls · 12-08-2009, 12:13 PM

Thanks! i have a doctor appointment today so i will ask her!
I was given a CT scsan on my head a couple of months ago and they said everything was fine!?! is it possible that they have found something now and want to get it checked out more?

roiben · 12-08-2009, 12:34 PM

No, when checking for physical symptoms they tend to do both a CT scan and something like an EEG by a neurologist (specialist in phsyical brain activity) just to rule out anything physical/organic.

In most cases, it is just standard procedure to do so.

They are sending me through the same rote of checks too.

Roiben x

im_the_kid_that_falls · 12-08-2009, 01:26 PM

thanks! :) i was really starting to worry!:P x-x-x

Bitter_Angel · 12-08-2009, 07:58 PM

No chances are they just want to run more tests. did you speak to your doctor aqbout it?

Mandimoo · 12-08-2009, 10:54 PM

at least they're checking everything. me or matt never had anything other than gp refer straight to a psych for meds/counselling.

im_the_kid_that_falls · 13-08-2009, 01:45 PM

i went to the doctor, she said that i can cancel it, she made an appt when she didnt have a clue why i had such bad headaches. But since i was put on anti depressants its got better so she said not t worry about it!
Thanks though, i was worrying!:P
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