gertie Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 In choosing a neurologist to treat Dyt which category would I look under? There is a listing for neurotology, neurophysiology etc & I don't know which one to choose. The neurologist I have now is useless. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 The neurologist I saw is head of an "Autonomic Unit" - is there any category involving the word "autonomic"? If so that is the one to go for. Otherwise please give the whole list of sub-specialities that you are choosing from (some things have different names in the UK).Flop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw4790 Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hi,Or less another specialty fits better, I believe my neurologist is a neurophysiologist and at this facility he is the one that seems to treat these disorders and also performed my EMG test.In other settings other specialties may be more appropriate. If in doubt you could call the office and see if the dr treats these conditions. For neurologists look for those who treat small fiber or autonomic neuropathy will likely be the most useful to treating Dysautonomia. Rather than those who treat balance issues or movement disorders.Hope that helps some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen.t Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 The Neurologist I see here in the UK specialises in Neuro-Vascular medicine and Autonomic Dysfunction. I also see a specialist in Neuro-Otology but she doesn't know anything about POTS even though it was my POTS Cons. who referred me to her regarding my balance probs. That seems to be a seperate issue as far as the POTS is concerned. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertie Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thanks for replies. The only choices I have are neurology, neurotology & neurophysiologist & pediatric neurology. There was only 3 neurophysiologist & they are all 100 miles away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen.t Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hi, Do you see a Cardiologist? Maybe he could recommend the best Neurologist to see in your area and for your condition. Hope you get someone nearby. I have to travel 500 miles to see my specialist which is a nightmare but I know he is the best there is in the UK as far as I know. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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