My doctor tells me I need a nerve conduction test for my low back problems, and has written a script for nerve conduction of the right leg.
My doctor recommends a neurologist and my attorney recommends
a physiatrist.
The results of the test will be given to the IME doctor and used to try and get medical treatment.
WHich on would be better of the 2 to do the test and more creditable in court?
Bummer...I had both perform them on me. The neurologist was early in the claim and the physiatrist did one Upper and Lower at the end of my claim. The physiatrist was by my side through it all. He's the one who does my trigger points and is now treating me for Fibro. My husband also won his claim and settled with a physiatrist by his side. I don't think it's so much the type of speciality as it is the Dr. s credibility and that has nothing really to do with his specialty but all to do with how he writes his reports and notes about your conditions and care. I find the Dr. who cares ends up to be the most credible no matter what. I had my spine specialist do the first Depo early in my claim. I believe he won it for me and then my physiatrist helped me to settle. Spine specialist was no longer needed since I wasn't a surgery candidate for my cervical or lumbar injuries.I also feel that the attorney needs to be able to work with the DR. so if he has your best interest in mind and is saying physiatrist it is JMO but that's the way I would go. Sorry I've gone on. I can't seem to answer anything simply.
Capricorn
I had both my Lawyer sent me to the neurologist and the court Doc sent me to the physiatrist... so I am unable to help you
It's only an opinion;
Your Attorney might be looking down the road for you (future treatment) if your test show you have nerve conditions that would need treatment. A Physiatrist could get your treatment program started, if the IME report is to say you need futher treatment, and the Hearing Officer agree's.
http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/what.htm
Your Doctor wishes you to see a Neurologist for this is their area that they Specialize in.
http://www.neurologychannel.com/aneurologist.shtml
Now it is also my opinion;
That you set up a proper Program now, where there is one Head Lead Doctor working with the other doctor's. All doctor's must report to the Lead doctor in your case and treatment. Before anything gets done, treatment, medications and so on, all medical reports, sugestions, reccomendations and such must pass through your main treating doctor first, and the lead doctor then gives their approval, or reccomends something different for you.
Hi Bummer,
I would say get both of them. I am having EMG/NCV done tomorrow with neurologist. I will say this much my psych doc has done wonders for me not just with my condition but with my case also. That is why I suggest both. Good luck to you! God Bless.
Cajun Hugssssssssss,
MJC
