Have you found seeing a neuropsychologist helpful for managing MS-related brain fog and anxiety?
Many people with MS do see neuropsychologists and find them incredibly helpful. Neuropsychologists specialize in addressing the cognitive changes that happen with MS, which makes them particularly valuable for your care team.
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Have you found seeing a neuropsychologist helpful for managing MS-related brain fog and anxiety?
Many people with MS do see neuropsychologists and find them incredibly helpful. Neuropsychologists specialize in addressing the cognitive changes that happen with MS, which makes them particularly valuable for your care team.
A MyMSTeam member shared their positive experience: "My neuropsych evaluation was the best thing I did. It gave me a lot of helpful information — and, most of all, taught me that stressing over the little things, like forgetting a word here and there, only made it worse and happen more frequently."
Here's what neuropsychologists can help with:
- Conducting thorough cognitive assessments to identify specific problems
- Providing a baseline for your neurologist to track changes over time
- Offering strategies to manage brain fog and memory issues
- Helping you understand which cognitive symptoms are MS-related
One member explained how their neuropsychologist worked with their neurologist: "I was sent to a neuropsychologist for an assessment, and he concluded that I have mild to severe cognitive impairment. This gives me a baseline for my neurologist to compare to when I have future assessments."
If you're having trouble finding a neuropsychologist (there's a national shortage), speech pathologists can be a good alternative. They have special training in cognition and can do shorter assessments that still provide valuable insights.
It's worth asking your neurologist for a referral if cognitive symptoms are affecting your daily life.
February 27
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