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by CarlaB
Wed Aug 03, 2016 4:04 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Referred to Stanford
Replies: 27
Views: 4210

Re: Referred to Stanford

Thought I would share about my visit today. I brought along my RLS symptom and Sleep Diary. The doctor was very kind, good communication skills, and confirmed what I had surmised, that I had augmentation with carbidopa-levodopa after I first sought treatment years ago, then horrible augmentation wit...
by CarlaB
Sun Jul 31, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Referred to Stanford
Replies: 27
Views: 4210

Re: Referred to Stanford

Will do, Ann! My appointment is Tuesday morning. I'm keeping a sleep/RLS diary to show the doctor in case that will help. Appreciate talking to others who understand how difficult it is to deal with this horrible disorder, especially when it occurs 7 days a week and is not controlled.
by CarlaB
Sat Jul 30, 2016 10:09 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Referred to Stanford
Replies: 27
Views: 4210

Re: Referred to Stanford

Thanks, Steve, for your insight. I thought I was referred to the Sleep Clinic, which is listed with the RLS.org Quality Care distinction, however, my case was assigned to a Neurologist with the Movement Clinic. The doctor's CV indicates he specializes in Parkinson's and Huntington's, however, he is ...
by CarlaB
Sat Jul 30, 2016 8:19 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Referred to Stanford
Replies: 27
Views: 4210

Re: Referred to Stanford

My case was accepted to the Movement Clinic side of things to a neurologist in that Clinic. Will ask at my first appointment if they partner with the Sleep Clinic, since that is who I thought my paperwork went to. I will keep this first appointment and see if they suggest anything to improve my qual...
by CarlaB
Sat Jul 30, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Referred to Stanford
Replies: 27
Views: 4210

Referred to Stanford

Hello, I have severe RLS and my primary doctor referred me to Stanford. Just received a call and have my first appointment, though it is with the Movement Disorder Clinic and not the Sleep Clinic. Do both clinics work together in patient care? Wondering if anyone else has been directed to the Moveme...