neurology appointment

[frenchhorn]

What is likely to happen in a first (possibly only) neurology appointment?
I have been referred because I at last have began to be open about my motor and verbal tics.
I'm really nervous and just some info about what to expect would help.

[Ballerina123]

I'm have been under neurology for about a year now for motor issues and sezures.

In my first appointment it was just about basic medical history and they could send you for furthur tests like and eeg or a head MRI. The eeg is easy but the MRI can be hard because you have to lye still for about 30 mins.

They asked about weather I was premature and stuff... If I remember correctly. And any other health issues I've had.

It's not scary it's just a informal conversation to see what the problem is and explore the reasons why you have the problem.

Is there anything your particularly worried about?

[Ballerina123]

Also they may do a physical but it's really easy and it's just testing strength in your arms and legs and reactions. It's not scary. They may listen to your heart too and ask you to follow their finger with your eyes x

[frenchhorn]

Ok thank you Kate, that is really helpful.

I guess I'm worried about them fobbing me off and also not getting a diagnosis, I want some answers. But my boyfriend is going to come in with me, which will help.
the appointment is on Tuesday afternoon.

[Ballerina123]

I was sent by my GP at one point because of a nerve issue in my leg and they said they couldn't help but they did refer me to someone who could so that was good. I wasn't fobbed off I was just referred to a different specialis which helped a lot.

[Ballerina123]

Saying that however I did have to say "you can't help but is there someone who can because this is still an issue" that got me the referral that really helped x

[frenchhorn]

thank you for the info, I appreciate it :)