Your neuro and my 1st neuro sound like they wwere taught together. My 1st neuro insinuated thinbgs were age related (I’ve just turned 30) then when I talked about bladder issues he turned and almost threateningly said well do you want to be catherterised is that what you want?
You should defo complain and go for a second opinion. That really was completely inappropriate of him to say.
That neuro is completely unproffesional, I daresay you’re not the first who has received inane, insulting comments from him. It’s so off the wall to comment on husbands “affairs”. Wonder how he is still in a job. BUT, you MUST go for that MRI, the only people you will be dealing with at that appt. are radiologists and a nurse who will tell you where to gown up. If you have any lesions it should show up and then the neuro will need to explain what those lesions indicate. To be honest he sounds like he is a frustrated amaturish would - be pyschotherapist rather than a neuro. I do feel for you. Take care xx
Happy birthday Emma. I had a bad experience with my first neuro, he told me in big letters that I did not have ms. He didn’t look at my MRI or note from the doctor and sent me home to wake uP! Anyway a group of neuros looked at my MRI in a meeting and suddenly I had an appointment to see an ms specialist. Guess what…I have ms! Yes he was not a people person, but the positive is that you are having an MRI, you must go and have it. The results will be fascinating. Enjoy the rest of your birthday, I hated thirty and spent most of the day crying but turning 40 was fabulous and I partied for 2 whole weeks! Sending you hugs, Chis Ps where in the country are you?
Thanks for all the support I’m in sheffield chis. I finally opened up to my mum and Gary last night about what the doctor said when Gary left the room and he was furious. I think they will both be complaining on my behalf! My mum even told me I have to take my dad on the next appointment LOL I’m feeling a bit better, I think getting everything off my chest really helped, both on the forum and to my mum and Gary. I will keep the appointment for an MRI, your all right! It would be foolish not to go. Thank you all so much for understanding and for the support. Silly doctor … Lets hope my dad and Gary don’t run into him! Xx
I sort of hope that Gary and your Dad do run into him actually Emma! Someone should get these people to realise how out of order they are! Glad you’re going for the MRI - hopefully you’re on the right road to find out what is wrong with you. It’s good that you’re feeling a bit better - unloading your troubles always helps. Remember that we are always ready to lend an ear! Take care, Teresa xx
I’m so glad you have spoken to your family about your experience and next time I would take someone and not let them leave the room. Bullies are usually cowards. I’m so happy though that you feel better, this forum really is a Godsend. Please let us know how your next appointment goes.
Bloomin 'eck, how appalling! Utterly disgusting and absolutely grounds for complaint. He can’t send your husband out of the room and say such things, it’s going against all professionalism. Regarding whats normal or not…I have to rock back and forth on the loo to empty my bladder which doesn’t bother me at all but my neuro said I’m too young to put up with such things at 44 so, no, your things are certainly not ok at 30.
Go for your scan, make a complaint and find a new neuro.
I am really shocked and appalled at what he said to you. It goes way beyond what you’d expect of a doctor.
I’m in a simmilar position (although with a far less rude doctor!) where he doesn’t really think there’s anything wrong with me but is referring me for an MRI as it would be ‘sensible’. Like we are asking for these horrible things!
It makes it so much more difficult when the doctor doesn’t know what’s going on or sympathise.
One thing that suprises me and I don’t know whether others have found the same but my neuro has said my symptoms don’t correlate with MS but they certainly correlate with a lot of people on here who do have an MS diagnosis. Confusing!!
COMPLAIN! I would be astonished if there haven’t been previous complaints - FILTERED WORDS like that excuse of a man should have been struck off years ago Do take your dad with you next time if your husband can’t go and refuse to let them leave the room. Better though, put a complaint in and insist on a transfer to a different neuro so you don’t ever have to see him again. You must tell your GP what happened too - do it now, before any letter or results come in. Karen x