Neurologist's Thorough Exam: Benign Condition

[paucek.sheldon1]

OK. This is actually an old appointment. But I was thinking about this and had to share. When I first was dealing with this condition I went to a couple of Neurologists. Well one I went to did a thorough exam: you know the drill (strength tests). Touch your hand to your nose, walk on your heals, etc).After that he told me well I don't know what caused this, but I can tell you it is benign.When I started quizing him on how he knew this, he rolled up his pants leg and showed me his calf twitching! He told me he had this condition since a he was a med student 25 years ago.So to those who refuse to accept their condition, and that it is benign. Go see this doctor. He is in a NW suburb of Chicago. PM me if you want his info.I guess you cannot get any clearer than a diagnosis from a doctor who actually has this condition. LOL.-43RichyThe43rd

 

[bluettish]

Mine has BFS too. She said, amazingly, that it started during med school. She said her ribs and hands mostly.She gave me peace of mind.

 

[FantasticFurball]

My GP has it as well. Yep, started at medic school, he said. And he could actually see the atrophy on his hands... But then a seasoned neuro came along and gave him a hmm... what can we call it... a lesson. (It was in the good old days, when you didnt question your doctors words...).

 

[fadel.winona1]

I found this quite amusing. I am an RN and have come to believe that many in the medical field have stress/anxiety related syndromes. I have talked with several doctors who "diagnosed" themselves in medical school with all kinds of nasty illnesses. Until their cheif resident told them to shut up and get a grip. And now we have the internet, where any Tom, *beep* or Harry can self-diagnose. My GP told me doctors everywhere cringe now about this phenomenon--she called it "Internet Psychosis."