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Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 14, 2023 | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
I am a big fan of patient portals. I have several ongoing conversations right now, one with my neurologist, the other with a nurse practitioner at UAB. The B6 question is easy to answer - they can order blood levels to check that. Because my journey started out with a rheumatologist, before my SFN diagnosis, I have all sorts of bloodwork results to refer to.
But my point was, maybe you could submit these questions to your doctor via the patient portal and let him get a head start on preparing answers.
Regarding PT, I personally think it’s always helpful to have a refresher visit with a trusted PT. They will see things you may not, and be able to offer helpful tips that match your current condition. I love a good PT!
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Hi, julbpat (@julbpat)
Moments ago, in another reply post, I mentioned that I will forward my questions via my patient portal tomorrow morning. My neurologist's PA had told me a few weeks ago that he didn't think that would be necessary, but tomorrow––even though it's short notice––I will forward my questions anyway. As for PT, I, too, am a staunch believer in PT. A problem I was having with my last therapist––and she was an excellent therapist in almost all ways––was her inexperience working with people with PN (by her own admission). If I do PT again, I want it to be with a therapist who understands the various symptoms folks with PN must contend with.
Ray (@ray666)