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Purpose of Seeing a Neurologist after Stroke
Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
@grrranny - it's always legitimate to ask and try to understand why you might spend your time and money on something - in this case a neurologist appointment.
I'd think they'd look at potential reasons for the stroke and any damage done by it so you could better understand it. I think they'd also look at risk factors you may have and preventing another stroke in the future.
I'm also tagging Connect members who've talked about stroke so they can provide input on what the purpose would be to see a neurologist 4 months after your stroke @tazcat @naturegirl5 @strokesurvivordynamo @strokecarespatty @avinashdadi @slowrunner1 @strokemom2.
How have your medications and occupational therapy gone for you so far?
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Thanks so much, Lisa! Medications seem to be okay so far. While the Occupational Therapy is just once a week and is helping somewhat, it kind of hurts my hand because we're doing mostly fine motor skills like sticking tiny odd-shaped objects into tiny holes. The Physical Therapy is only twice a week, and although I'm making progress, I feel like I really need at least one more day per week. Will talk to them again about that tomorrow. Apparently Medicare only covers 2 sessions per week. Anybody have any ideas what to do about that? I've told them I'd be willing to pay out-of-pocket.