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Porterfield, WI

I am currently working with a neurologist nurse practioner but should I be seeing a neurologist who is also a movement disorder specialist and what are the reasons?

February 26, 2023 (edited)
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi, my neurologist told me to go see a MDS. Only been twice. Denise Sutton

February 27, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have a nuerologist and a movement specialist and hands down movement specialist knows so much more about pd MarkB

February 26, 2023 (edited)
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes final answer

February 26, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

A neurologist who is also a Movement Disorders Specialist is best. In my case, they knew more about medications and when to add or change, and pay more attention at my appointments

February 26, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I see a nuerologist every three months one deals mainly with my meds the movement specialist checks my mobility and speech the only advice I can offer is go with your gut i changed nuerologist because he was not listening to me his way or the highway so I took the highway Havnt regretted it! MarkB

August 1, 2023

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