>I want to go to my neurologist with a list of good questions but I don't
>>know where to begin. Whenever I see a doctor I get nervous and forget
>>everything and leave feeling more confused than ever. I'm deathly
>>afraid of ANOTHER relapse and I don't want my questions treated
>>lightly. I desperately need some advice about what meds to inquire
>>about and prevention tactics. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Kara, Barbara and Amy gave you some excellent advice! Most of us have come
to realize that our relationship with our neurologist may not be a short
one....so it is important to have complete faith in him/her.
I've found that I also write down much of the info the doctor gives me. My
husband comes to the appointments with me, and I realize afterwards that I
didn't really *hear* or comprehend some of what was said to me!
As far as medications, I can only tell you that pain meds never helped me.
The burning has been somewhat controlled by Tegretol. Am also on Klonopin.
They have been a life-saving duo of meds that was found after many years of
trials with others. They are anti-convulsants....which are known to be of
help to nerve pain. Also take Imipramine at night, which is an
anti-depressant but helps with the pain. Before he added that, I was taking
over twice as much Klonopin and he wanted to decrease that.
Best of luck to you! Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing
and what your doctor says. If you have more questions, please write!
Linda