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Bastrop, TX
October 14, 2025
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A MyMSTeam Member

Yes, even after the fire we have pine trees. I live right in the middle of them.

October 15, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Maybe your primary care doctor can find one for you. Mine referred me to a neurologist but she told me I needed an MS specialist so she sent my primary dr. the name.I'm not sure how big Basrtop is you may have to look in a bigger town. Mine is in San Antonio. I've been to Bastrop once but don't recall a lot except the tall pine trees

October 14, 2025
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Finding a neurologist who specializes in MS is crucial for managing your condition effectively. Here are key steps to find the right specialist:

• Ask your primary care doctor for a referral to a neurologist with MS expertise
• Look for neurologists who focus specifically on MS treatment and management
• Consider their Show Full Answer

Finding a neurologist who specializes in MS is crucial for managing your condition effectively. Here are key steps to find the right specialist:

• Ask your primary care doctor for a referral to a neurologist with MS expertise
• Look for neurologists who focus specifically on MS treatment and management
• Consider their experience with prescribing and managing Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs)
• Verify they have experience treating MS-specific symptoms like spasticity, fatigue, and mobility issues As one MyMSTeam member shared: "Having a specialist in MS who really listens makes a big difference. Finding the right medication took trial and error, but having an MS specialist helped guide that process effectively."

Remember that your neurologist will be your gateway to other specialists and will coordinate your overall MS care plan, so taking time to find the right fit is important.

October 14, 2025

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