This Is MS Multiple Sclerosis Community: Knowledge & Support

Has anyone been evaluated by a neuropsychologist?? Why has it been recommended at this time? What are they looking for? what can I use the results for??
I know I'm not function ing anywhere near 'my old self' so it's way too late to have a baseline study.
Are they looking for markers that can be used to gauge disease advancement?
I always thought it was the 1st step in the SS process, makes me nervous..
When I spoke to the guy on the phone, he didn't have any compelling reason to come see him. I asked him a fairly straightforward question..the same as I asking here Why?

i haven't, i don't even know what the test is like. how do you feel? was it something you described that triggered a referral to this doc?

I feel pretty awful, barely able to get myself through a day. I don't know that something I said triggered the suggestion.
My last MRI was early summer last year, so it's not that..'tis a mystery..
I'm going to fax my neurologist's office this morning.
I'll certainly go if it seems the right thing in his eyes, but I still need incentive. I'm thinking there are some coping strategies neuro psych are involved with, but yes, there's the question Ms legs, what triggered the suggestion?
I don't mind the time investment, but even a co-pay is tough, I've 1 more paycheck til rent.....

awful as in energy? what's your whole list of symptoms?

Are they looking for depressive signs and symptoms?

Any new medications in the mix, MS?
My hubby tried lyrica and took a fast spiral downward after two weeks...
we looked up the side effects, and depression/suicidal thoughts topped the list. We chucked the medication. He's got pain again, but his spirit is better.
Do you have a friend/family member you can check in with and talk to about your feelings? Get outside observations from them?
You've got a bunch of questions here...let us know.
AC

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Husband dx RRMS 3/07
dx dual jugular vein stenosis (CCSVI) 4/09
dual stents placed 5/09
CCSVI in MS

I've had 3 neuropsych exams over a period of 15 years. The exams were recommended by my primary neurologist in response to concerns I had about memory weakness and a slow-down in my ability to "perform" in my profession. When I finally had to take the step a few years ago to seek disability protection, this data was very useful.

The measurements provided by this exam are a useful thing to have in your record, especially early-on to provide a base-line of your functional capacities.

I don't think you should be concerned.

--Tracy