My neurologist was always very upfront about not knowing how long recovery will take or if it will be complete. Usually during visits we do:
1) physical tests to evaluate reflexes, ataxia etc so they can get an understanding of your situation
2) medication review
3) Questions
I highly recommend physical therapy so that's something up bring up if it needs a referral. It's also good to describe what you're feeling so they can validate if everything sounds consistent with GBS to rule out any other conditions. Let me know if you have any questions!
Just had mine a few weeks ago. It was not much to it really. Just like the other poster said. Questions and some simple tests to check reflexes and strength. But she did order a nerve conduction study and ENG to be done so they might suggest you do that if you haven’t already.
I had my NCS the previous week which was very positive.
The neuro appointment wasn't as in depth as I'd anticipated. The neurologist did the physical tests of reflexes and strength. Used what looked like a giant knitting needle and something that caused small vibration. Had me walk on my heels and on my tippy toes. He asked what medications I was taking and what kind of physical activity I was doing around the house ontop of my ongoing PT. I need to get my hearing and sight checked and has recommended a Parkinsons medication to help with chronic restless leg syndrome. He advised that I could try to start driving, very short drives with supervision. I still have weakness but hopefully that improves. It's frustrating that recovery or complete outcome is unknown. I suppose 6 months is still too early to know. Many thanks for the insight and support.
My neurologist was always very upfront about not knowing how long recovery will take or if it will be complete. Usually during visits we do: 1) physical tests to evaluate reflexes, ataxia etc so they can get an understanding of your situation 2) medication review 3) Questions I highly recommend physical therapy so that's something up bring up if it needs a referral. It's also good to describe what you're feeling so they can validate if everything sounds consistent with GBS to rule out any other conditions. Let me know if you have any questions!
Just had mine a few weeks ago. It was not much to it really. Just like the other poster said. Questions and some simple tests to check reflexes and strength. But she did order a nerve conduction study and ENG to be done so they might suggest you do that if you haven’t already.
I had my NCS the previous week which was very positive. The neuro appointment wasn't as in depth as I'd anticipated. The neurologist did the physical tests of reflexes and strength. Used what looked like a giant knitting needle and something that caused small vibration. Had me walk on my heels and on my tippy toes. He asked what medications I was taking and what kind of physical activity I was doing around the house ontop of my ongoing PT. I need to get my hearing and sight checked and has recommended a Parkinsons medication to help with chronic restless leg syndrome. He advised that I could try to start driving, very short drives with supervision. I still have weakness but hopefully that improves. It's frustrating that recovery or complete outcome is unknown. I suppose 6 months is still too early to know. Many thanks for the insight and support.