Re: Urologist v. Neurourologist

[Nita Andres <andres2@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Barb, Just go to the urologist first (the plain one) there are lots of causes,
other than PD for your problem. don't stay uncomfortable. these things can be
helped. Love Nita

Barbara Mallut wrote:

> Dear List-family...
>
> (Doing Joan Rivers impersonation ----> CAN WE TALK?
>
> I just had my usual Tri-annual checkup by my Kaiser (HMO)
> neurologist.  One of the  things I mentioned to him was the
> fact that it was annoying when I had to urinate whenever
> there was a commercial on TV (about every 5 or 6 minutes,
> but NOW I'm setting new records for frequency! <GROAN>
>
> I've been bothered by frequent urination 24 hours a day for
> about a year, and it's to the point that I may move my bed
> into the bathroom so's I won't hafta run back and forth all
> night <sigh>.
>
> The neuro suggested I see a urologist (and I feel I should,
> also), and offered me the opportunity of a referral to a
> plain ol urologist or to a NEUROurologist.  The former is located
> close to my home and I can drive there.  The latter is about an
> hour away, and due to Parkie-eyes, I'd need to get a ride from
> a friend or take a taxi (it'd be cheaper to fly to Hawaii than to
> take a taxi tho).  My co-payment is still $10 no matter which MD
> I chose to see.
>
> I feel since we ALREADY know I've had Parkinson's for
> 23 years, this is most likely due to the PD, and whatever
> treatment, if any, will be with that in mind.  Hence, I see no
> reason to bother a friend to drive me all the way to the
> neurourologist's office, UNLESS the urologist himself should
> find some OTHER neurological reason for the frequency - THEN
> I'd make a point of going to the neurourologist.
>
> It's possible I'm over looking something here because my
> preference is based upon my transportation rather than on
> the physical problem, and that's why I'm asking YOU all for
> your insight on this issue.
>
> Can anyone of ya come up with reasons why I should go to the neurourologist
> BEFORE being checked by the urologist?
>
> Many thanks for your opinion(s)...
>
> Barb Mallut
> barb_msn@xxxxxxx