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(Message started by: CynthiaB on Nov 30^th, 2006, 6:48pm)

Title: I think I'm in love with my neurologist
Post by CynthiaB on Nov 30^th, 2006, 6:48pm

Okay, that's a bit exaggerated. We did just meet today.

I told him I was diagnosed by my general md. and just started on Topamax and Verap 2 weeks ago. The first question out of his mouth "Have you tried O2 yet? It works miracles for a lot of people with clusters... I've been recommending it for the last 20 years..." So far so good.

He was very thorough. Spent about 1 1/2 hours with me. I have been having expressive aphasia from the topamax, and it came out during the neuro exam, when he was asking me to name various objects. I couldn't
think of the word 'lapel'. It came to me about 15 minutes later and I started shouting out "Lapel!Lapel!Lapel!" He said I am a very complicated case as I apparently have Tourette's syndrome as well as CH. He has a reputation as being quite an a$$, but we got along famously. Maybe because I can be quite an a$$ as well.

I left his office in very good spirits, with confidence in his treatment plan and knowledge.

I took three hits today, but I'm still marking it up as a good day in my book. ;;D ;;D ;;D

Title: Re: I think I'm in love with my neurologist
Post by BarbaraD on Nov 30^th, 2006, 7:01pm

If you find a good one KEEP him!

I've had mine for 10 years now and think he's a godsend. I refer anyone with CH to him.

Most docs have HEARD of O2 by now -- we've been yelling for years and the journals are full of it. I guess some of 'em just can't read or don't care.

Glad you found a neuro you like and will do something for you.

Hugs BD

Title: Re: I think I'm in love with my neurologist
Post by chewy on Nov 30^th, 2006, 7:42pm

Boink him!

Hurry up!

Title: Re: I think I'm in love with my neurologist
Post by Shedz on Nov 30^th, 2006, 7:47pm

Well someone had to say it I suppose [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: I think I'm in love with my neurologist
Post by CynthiaB on Nov 30^th, 2006, 9:31pm

chewy you're confusing love and sexual attraction. Besides, he's outside my network. On the other hand....maybe he'd waive the copay :o

Title: Re: I think I'm in love with my neurologist
Post by thebbz on Nov 30^th, 2006, 9:43pm

;) May even help with the copay.
I go to Oregon to see mine, 8 hours + to drive. He's worth it till he #^%^me off.
all the best with the 02 it's like butta.
jb

Title: Re: I think I'm in love with my neurologist
Post by sandie99 on Dec 1^st, 2006, 5:29am

Cynthia, I'm so glad to hear that you found yourself a good neuro. ;;D

PF days,
Sanna

Title: Re: I think I'm in love with my neurologist
Post by Batch on Dec 1^st, 2006, 6:39am

Go for the O2... There's more than a good chance it will work for you as an effective abortive... If you try it and don't get relief let us know

Title: Re: I think I'm in love with my neurologist
Post by dave..... on Dec 1^st, 2006, 9:17am

he he he he

Title: Re: I think I'm in love with my neurologist
Post by Richr8 on Dec 1^st, 2006, 9:37am

Diamond rings, and all those things, they never sparkled like your smile.

Awesome! Nothing like connecting with a good Neuro.