Purpose of Seeing a Neurologist after Stroke
Can any of you please explain the benefits of seeing a Neurologist after you've had an ischemic stroke? What can he do that my Primary Care Physician hasn't already done -- now that it's 4 months post-stroke?
I'm 82, have type 2 diabetes, currently in Physical and Occupational Therapy twice a week, and on blood thinner, blood pressure and cholesterol meds, plus Gabapentin for nerve pain in my hand at night. All new meds since stroke. Have first appointment this month, and don't know what to expect...
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Update on Neurologist appointment yesterday:
We discussed everything thoroughly, he prescribed an echocardiogram, and said to stop the blood thinner Clopidogrel (Plavix), and replace it with baby aspirin.
Recommended discussing possible hypertension meds increase with Primary Care doc because BP still too high (159/79 in doc's office). Have been taking 30mg Lisinopril daily and 1/2 of a 25mg Metoprolol Tartrate tablet 2x/day.
Which one do you think he will increase?