Thankyou, guys.
Honestly, I have mixed feelings about it. On the positive side, I think that the advice/treatment/opinion I get might be more tailored to whats going on with me, given the last guy is more of a peripheral nerve specialist than a movement disorder specialist. On the negative side, I do feel a bit let down that the first guys secretary didnt follow through. Also, this new guy isnt a full consultant - he actually works as a gp as well - where as the last guy is the vice chair of the royal college of physicians in Wales, so in a sense it feels like a step down. I have talked to someone he's treated though (the new guy) and hes a good man apparently, so thats good. I just hope that I don't end up minimising the condition, which I do sometimes, I think its a bit of a confidence thing. I'm also expecting there to be a bit of recrimination because I didnt finish the trial of dopamine, but there shouldnt be - I can't take something that I find useless or deleterious just because a doctor has told me to. So, Im gearing up to be a little defensive about that maybe, hopefully it wont be necessary though.
So yes - mixed feelings, but, in spite of the negativity (real or imagined) I still think its the best chance I have right now of getting somewhere with all of this. I will keep you guys updated with how things develop, and I'll speak to you soon.
Cheers, guys and I hope everyone is doing well today.
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