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Switching from Topamax to Vimpat
Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Sep 27 6:42am | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
Hi @baa
This is good news! Since your local neurologist gave you the referral to Vanderbilt and knows you've been there for an evaluation, I'd be much less worried about any confusion between the two doctors.
Does your neurologist know your epileptologist at Vanderbilt? They may have already been exchanging information behind the scenes without you realizing it.
Why don't you ask your current neurologist about how they have been interacting with one another?
I think being open and asking questions is always the best approach.
Chris
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Good morning Chris! I see my PCP today and he is so trusted. He was my childrens physician as he practiced in the town where I raised them. About 2 years ago he moved to this area since his grandchildren were here so I was delighted to begin using him again. He is wonderful! I’ll let him know what is going on and since he is in the same medical system as my neurologist I’m sure he will have an opinion.
I don’t think my neuro and epi know each other but I can connect the Vanderbilt portal and my neuro and PCP’s portal. I needed your advice and calm voice so much and feel much better. I feel so uneducated compared to the journey you and so many have been on. I want to hear more specifics when you have time about the status epilepticus experience. I am so frightened of that since I live alone. Bless you today, Brenda