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Anyone else out there dealing with neuro stuff mostly on their own?

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Jul 30 4:24pm | Replies (52)
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@hnrharrison

I am here trying to find help for my husband that has been dealing with stroke like symptoms, dizziness and weakness, and abnormal brain scans that the VA is ignoring. He’s been having the dizziness and weakness for years. The stroke symptoms started in March. April we found out that he actually had abnormal brain MRIs in 2022 and 2023 that we were never told about. Since then he’s had several more tests showing stroke and heart attack. Yet he still hasn’t been seen by a neurologist, had anyone go over the abnormal tests, or even been seen by his primary care provider since January 2023! He’s scared to death thinking he’s about to die and no one cares.

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Jul 20 2:59pm

@hnrharrison Is the primary care doctor refusing to see your husband? I don't know what is involved in getting coverage from the VA for medical care, but this doesn't seem right. You may want to be his advocate and make the phone calls and requests for appointments. Sometimes a gal has to step in to organize and schedule for her guy. Ask the questions that he should be asking at his appointments. I have taken on this role for my husband a lot because he would prefer to ignore things and just take a nap. Can you call the VA and ask what you need to do to get a specialist appointment authorized?

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