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Naples, FL

I have had several people in my life suggest that I find a neurologist that specializes in MS specifically. I am just curious how many people have a general neurologist and who has sought out a specialist. Thank you!!

July 28, 2022
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A MyMSTeam Member

I got rid of my regular neurologist because my MS Specialist is a neurologist and takes care of all my medical needs. So I found going to the regular one was a waste of time and money. He did nothing for me at all except refer me to other doctors for any issues I had. Now I’m at a one stop shop. But that’s just my situation, everyone is different.

July 28, 2022
A MyMSTeam Member

I've used both type of neurologists and "fired" both types too. I think it comes down to who you think is caring for you best.

July 29, 2022
A MyMSTeam Member

I use a Neurologist. Most of my visits are over the phone, but I figure it could help me in the long run in case I need to apply for disability. They have me in an oral medication that is working well…Gilenya. Good luck to you!

July 29, 2022 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

When my general Neuologist figured out what was going on,he said MS.He then reffered me to a Neurologist that does nothing but MS.

July 29, 2022
A MyMSTeam Member

Personally I wanted a neurologist that had a good number of MS patients and knowledge with/of the disease. After a decade+ with MS I had had my fill of doctors' dumb looks thinking I was making things up.

Dr. Boster gives some advice on switching doctors in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeO1FWQRiDE

July 28, 2022

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