Cassi Creek:
Tomorrow is a
neurology consult. I will be seen by at
least one resident and then by the consulting/attending Neurologist. They will hopefully sign off on the disease
that they are treating. I will get up an
hour earlier tomorrow. This is partly to
do with travel times and parking. It
also concerns medication doses and schedules.
Since they have ruled out the major diseases that may mimic Parkinson’s;
and since Parkinson’s remains a diagnose by exclusion, I’m going to point out
that they have pretty much determined the diagnosis.
The major
concern will be continuing the current treatment, finding a way into one of the
regional VA Parkinson’s research projects, and getting the paperwork necessary
to support my claim into the chart and into the “Agent Orange Fast Trak”
offices.
I’ve been
patient and polite throughout this process.
However, if the diagnosis is delayed again, or if it is somehow ruled
out, there will be some loss of courtesy.
I respect physicians for their professional knowledge. I am not now, and never have been, in awe of
them.
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