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@1710dave

I need to get a new neurologist and I was wondering since they said I have epilepsy should I see a doctor that specializes in that field.because they all have different field they list on line that they specialize in

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1710dave
First of all, I’d like to welcome you to the Mayo Clinic Connect Forum. I spotted your post right away and replied but I did something stupid and the post disappeared, do that’s why the delay.
Yes, if it were me I would find a Neurologist who specializes in Epilepsy even if your seizures are under control. You probably know the unpredictability of seizures so who’s to say what could happen in the future. I always feel more comfortable with a specialist. Unfortunately, and I’ll probably get in trouble for saying this but it’s true, there are neurologists out there who are dumb as dirt and they care just about as much.
If your seizures are uncontrolled and no one has been able to decrease their frequency or severity I would recommend going to an Epilepsy Center to see an Epileptologist. Now it’s time for the inquisition, I’ll try to keep it short and give you a break since you’re new. Do you know what type of epilepsy you have? What type of seizures do you have? What medications are you on? Do you have nocturnal seizures? How long have you had epilepsy? Have you had the usual blood tests, MRI or another type of imaging or EEG? Were they normal?
Take care,
Jake

1710dave
Something crazy is going on my posts are changing what they say I’m in the process of correcting it now.
Jake

Hi, @1710dave - wondering how things are going for you? Are you still considering going to see an epileptologist?