Monday I have my first appointment with a MS specialist instead of my neurologist. My questions are:
1- Are there different questions I should ask her since she speciaizes in MS
2- Besides a list of all my current medications what information should I be ready to tell her
3- Does anyone on here who lives in Alabama use Dr. Emily or John Riser or use the Tanner MS Foundation and if so would love your opinion.
Thanks
Answer Summary
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A good way to look at this new doctor is you will bring up all your issues you believe may be from MS. Not that a neurologist won't know but a MS specialist should know and may have options for you to try. The MS specialist should know more about available MS DMDs that could be recommended to you. Further, the MS specialist and their office should be more aware of programs to help with the cost of meds.
Laura, doing that switch was and still is a game changer👍 With any health related questions, have them written down in a journal and get them answered!
Imho, the other opinions are great (above) 🌝
Best,
Danny 😎☕
I had M.S. for 25 years and the dr was only in his 4th year of beeing a specialist. I've had problems with other so called pros and I told them to go back to school and learn about the disease. Hope you have better luck than I did. Hugs and prayers to you.sincerely Mike😀
I see Dr. Emily Riser! She is a great Dr! She is usually so booked up so it's hard to get in to see her personally. Her nurse practitioner is good and will run things through Dr. Riser if she has questions. They are very caring staff! What area do you live in?? I live in the McCalla Bessemer area. I'm love meeting new people! Take copies of your latest MRI and any other ones you have had. If you have prior medical records bring those as well! Please reach out to me. I'd love to talk to you!☺️
You Got This! So pleased you found a specialist you listens to you instead of talk about himself! Keep with him and I think you will start to see a big change in your life! God bless you!!!!