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Does Anyone Go To The Doctor And Forget What The Doctor Said?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Colorado Springs, CO

I had a neurologist appointment. I know I answered most questions like I know what I am talking about. But when I get home and try to explain to my husband what the doctor said, I don't remember. I don't remember why I need a test? I don't remember what I said. I feel so dumb. My spouse usually goes to my appointments, but couldn't go this time. He gets frustrated when I don't have the information. He thinks that sometimes doctors just want to do tests to get information for statistical… read more

October 24, 2018
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have always forgotten questions I want to ask the doctor and things the doctor tells me. Writing it down doesn't help because I lose the paper.
I have heard there are apps you can use to record conversations at appointments, with the doctor's knowledge and permission, of course. Perhaps one of these apps would be helpful, if you don't forget your phone, as I have done at least once.

April 2, 2023 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thank you Terry. 🙂

April 3, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

true but try writing it down as it might help and hope all goes well for you to dear now smile

April 2, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Sometimes I would forget what my Dr. said . My big issue, is when I go to the appt. and forget what I wanted to tell her.

April 13, 2020 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I always take pen and paper with a list of things I need to ask and talk about, I ask my neurologist to write all the answers and general info down for me and he does👍

October 30, 2018

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