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Do You Think You Go Over Your Condition More Than Your Doc Does Or About The Same? What Are Your Thoughts About This ❓

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Englewood, CO

I think that I do frequently but I do like seeing my doc and what she has to say and contribute to my condition I have, not to mention any questions she may bring up that I might not think of, she is a good doc and person in my opinion on the? And so is the replacement doc I have gotten recently in her place, o

6 days ago
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You can tell by “My Story” that I do much more research than my doctors to understand how it all works.

6 days ago
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It's great that you have good relationships with both your regular doctor and your replacement. Having doctors who listen to your questions and concerns can be very valuable in managing epilepsy. Many people do a lot of their own research on their condition, which leads to productive conversations with doctors. As long as Show Full Answer

It's great that you have good relationships with both your regular doctor and your replacement. Having doctors who listen to your questions and concerns can be very valuable in managing epilepsy. Many people do a lot of their own research on their condition, which leads to productive conversations with doctors. As long as you feel your doctors address your main concerns and questions, that ongoing dialogue seems to be working well.

6 days ago
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I listen more to my doc. I write down questions before my appointments. I away have, but now i ask questions I may come across on this site that I never thought of asking before. I record my appointments and listen back a few times jst so it's clear to me. I like my neurologist and go to a neurological hospital, one of the best in Canada. It was founded my Dr. Wilder Penfield. The first doctor to map out the brain. The Montreal procedure.

5 days ago (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I’ve talked more about my Epilepsy, here compared to talking about my Epileptologist .

6 days ago
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member
I’ve had drug resistant epilepsy for over 30 years. If you want your seizures to be monitored you should get a Neurostimulator (RNS). I have one and it records my seizures 24/7. If you’d like to know more about the RNS let me know.

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