I am looking for a new neurologist. I have seen my current one, for my leg/back, twice. Both times I was there for about an hour. The first time I saw him about 10 minutes, the second time was 5. I was pissed. Why on Earth should I wait that long to barely talk to someone? I don't even think he was really listening. Now I'm going to go to a new doctor. I need an EMG, apparently, to see if I have nerve damage since my leg is still sore. He wasn't sure why he didn't have me do that in the first place, but I suppose he was stuck on getting an MRI.
Honestly, I haven't been thrilled with the practice. The doctor is the biggest issue. The building was built and decorated in the 70s, which I could overlook. I believe that professional buildings should look like they've kept up with the times. It gives me confidence that what they are doing to me is modern and helpful and not archaic. The coupling of a doctor that makes me wait in a building that would be complete with shag carpeting is maddening.
The rest of the staff in the physical therapy side is nice enough and I am glad to have made progress. Still, I give THEM the credit and not the neurologist. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone.
The MRI was Monday and showed nothing conclusive. I haven't herniated a disc, though, which is great. The EMG is to check for nerve damage. Perhaps this will get us somewhere.
So, I am getting a new doctor. I have physical therapy again on Friday and I will get my records and drive to a new doctor. They won't schedule me until I give them my records. I'll be glad to tell the my current doctors why I want them. I can only hope they ask. It does make me wonder if I will be able to keep going to PT. If I can't, then I'll go back to my original therapist, whom I like better anyway.
Or, I'll just cut off my leg. Then I get to park close to stores!
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