Tylenol?
Tylenol?
After yet another neurological appointment, and discussing all of my new issues with my Doctor, I am still a medical MS mystery.
The suggestions for treatment is the same as it has always been. A different prescription, a combination of certain drugs, another specialist, more tests that never actually find anything, a round of PT. In my mind this conclusion is similar to prescribing Tylenol as an all inclusive, take care of everything solution.
At the end of the day, I can appreciate that doctors do what they can with the information they have.
But I have resources too, and a husband that is also an excellent advocate. The fact that I see so many doctors for each new symptom is exhausting and frustrating. Even though my information is all recorded within one medical system, I still question whether they communicate results.
Before this most recent visit I had an MRI, a CT scan, a cystoscopy, an ultrasound, an appointment with an infectious disease specialist, and several urinalysis performed. All of these results are in my health connection file and easily accessible, along with my extensive medication list. So why do I get the inclination that only the MRI that directly relates to the MS specialist is the only test that was reviewed with any intention by said doctor.
Geeez, I could go on and on, but as with every chronic disease, until there is actual progress, we are at the mercy of the healthcare system that is in place.
So, be your own advocate!