Re: Neuropsychological Testing

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they now want Neuropsychological Testing

Hello ms. etcetcetc. I've seen your posts on lj many times over with Shar and Ish. I know that you are loved by them very much.

Neuropsych testing is going to give the MD's a picture to see how much damage is being done in the way you are able to manage your thoughts, like problem solving, short-term memory, hand-eye coordination, depression issues- those kind of things.

The psychiatrist and the psychologist will do an initial interview where they have you tell them your story. Be honest- let them know whats happening with you. Then they will have you do a personality test- where you are asked if you're slightly suicidal, majorally suicidal or maybe homicidal from having to take these friggin tests. It asks the same damn questions over and over again. It's multiple choice, so pick what fits best.

Next they have you try to solve those geometry games of put the puzzle pieces together to match the picture. I always flunk that one. Then they take the picture away, and say -now from the puzzles we just did, I want you to make the puzzle from memory. Some will have you draw the shapes, others you get to play with the shape blocks. This is testing short-term memory and problem solving. Again, I flunked.

Next they had me tap a wooden block with a nail in it with my right hand- like tapping on a Morse code machine, and then with my left hand. This tests hand eye coordination. I have none. So I flunked. Can you say spell check is my friend.

Next the go into this story telling mode, where they tell you a story, you tell it back. Then they retell the story and add clothing, fruits and veges, tools, etc and you're supposed to tell it back. Another short-term memory thing. I flunked.

What these tests do is let them know what part of the brain isn't functioning as it should be, and it gives them a baseline so that if your disease progresses, they can map it with these tests. That way if we do get to where we can't take care of ourself, then they can prove that you've lost ground.

This isn't where they want to trap you and say- this person isn't capable of being alone or care-taking themselves, it's more for understanding recall and combined with muscle testing, delayed reactions on EMG's, etc. that they can put the puzzle together to see how they can assist you to be able to do better in your activities of daily living.(ADL).

This for me, was what determined that I can't work anymore. My short-term recall is gone. My problem solving is gone. My common sense is gone. My multi-tasking is gone. All the stuff I need to do to work. Not to mention that the exhaustion on top of the fatigue from being sick, but just trying to concentrate on their tests was too much-- I was wiped out and they could see that. So it confirmed everything that is considered "subjective complaints" when we tell them we can't think, function, are exhausted, etc.

Hope this helps, let me know if you need more info.

Hugs, Tracie

[Guest guest]

Tracie,

Much thanks!!!

- Rmily

>

>

> > they now want Neuropsychological Testing

>

> Hello ms. etcetcetc. I've seen your posts on lj many times over

with Shar

> and Ish. I know that you are loved by them very much.

>

> Neuropsych testing is going to give the MD's a picture to see how

much damage

> is being done in the way you are able to manage your thoughts, like

problem

> solving, short-term memory, hand-eye coordination, depression

issues- those

> kind of things.

>

> The psychiatrist and the psychologist will do an initial interview

where they

> have you tell them your story. Be honest- let them know whats

happening with

> you. Then they will have you do a personality test- where you are

asked if

> you're slightly suicidal, majorally suicidal or maybe homicidal

from having to

> take these friggin tests. It asks the same damn questions over and

over

> again. It's multiple choice, so pick what fits best.

>

> Next they have you try to solve those geometry games of put the

puzzle pieces

> together to match the picture. I always flunk that one. Then they

take the

> picture away, and say -now from the puzzles we just did, I want you

to make

> the puzzle from memory. Some will have you draw the shapes, others

you get to

> play with the shape blocks. This is testing short-term memory and

problem

> solving. Again, I flunked.

>

> Next they had me tap a wooden block with a nail in it with my right

hand-

> like tapping on a Morse code machine, and then with my left hand.

This tests

> hand eye coordination. I have none. So I flunked. Can you say

spell check is

> my friend.

>

> Next the go into this story telling mode, where they tell you a

story, you

> tell it back. Then they retell the story and add clothing, fruits

and veges,

> tools, etc and you're supposed to tell it back. Another short-term

memory

> thing. I flunked.

>

> What these tests do is let them know what part of the brain isn't

functioning

> as it should be, and it gives them a baseline so that if your

disease

> progresses, they can map it with these tests. That way if we do

get to where we

> can't take care of ourself, then they can prove that you've lost

ground.

>

> This isn't where they want to trap you and say- this person isn't

capable of

> being alone or care-taking themselves, it's more for understanding

recall and

> combined with muscle testing, delayed reactions on EMG's, etc. that

they can

> put the puzzle together to see how they can assist you to be able

to do better

> in your activities of daily living.(ADL).

>

> This for me, was what determined that I can't work anymore. My

short-term

> recall is gone. My problem solving is gone. My common sense is

gone. My

> multi-tasking is gone. All the stuff I need to do to work. Not to

mention that

> the exhaustion on top of the fatigue from being sick, but just

trying to

> concentrate on their tests was too much-- I was wiped out and they

could see that.

> So it confirmed everything that is considered " subjective

complaints " when we

> tell them we can't think, function, are exhausted, etc.

>

> Hope this helps, let me know if you need more info.

> Hugs, Tracie

[Guest guest]

Tracie,

Much thanks!!!

- Rmily

>

>

> > they now want Neuropsychological Testing

>

> Hello ms. etcetcetc. I've seen your posts on lj many times over

with Shar

> and Ish. I know that you are loved by them very much.

>

> Neuropsych testing is going to give the MD's a picture to see how

much damage

> is being done in the way you are able to manage your thoughts, like

problem

> solving, short-term memory, hand-eye coordination, depression

issues- those

> kind of things.

>

> The psychiatrist and the psychologist will do an initial interview

where they

> have you tell them your story. Be honest- let them know whats

happening with

> you. Then they will have you do a personality test- where you are

asked if

> you're slightly suicidal, majorally suicidal or maybe homicidal

from having to

> take these friggin tests. It asks the same damn questions over and

over

> again. It's multiple choice, so pick what fits best.

>

> Next they have you try to solve those geometry games of put the

puzzle pieces

> together to match the picture. I always flunk that one. Then they

take the

> picture away, and say -now from the puzzles we just did, I want you

to make

> the puzzle from memory. Some will have you draw the shapes, others

you get to

> play with the shape blocks. This is testing short-term memory and

problem

> solving. Again, I flunked.

>

> Next they had me tap a wooden block with a nail in it with my right

hand-

> like tapping on a Morse code machine, and then with my left hand.

This tests

> hand eye coordination. I have none. So I flunked. Can you say

spell check is

> my friend.

>

> Next the go into this story telling mode, where they tell you a

story, you

> tell it back. Then they retell the story and add clothing, fruits

and veges,

> tools, etc and you're supposed to tell it back. Another short-term

memory

> thing. I flunked.

>

> What these tests do is let them know what part of the brain isn't

functioning

> as it should be, and it gives them a baseline so that if your

disease

> progresses, they can map it with these tests. That way if we do

get to where we

> can't take care of ourself, then they can prove that you've lost

ground.

>

> This isn't where they want to trap you and say- this person isn't

capable of

> being alone or care-taking themselves, it's more for understanding

recall and

> combined with muscle testing, delayed reactions on EMG's, etc. that

they can

> put the puzzle together to see how they can assist you to be able

to do better

> in your activities of daily living.(ADL).

>

> This for me, was what determined that I can't work anymore. My

short-term

> recall is gone. My problem solving is gone. My common sense is

gone. My

> multi-tasking is gone. All the stuff I need to do to work. Not to

mention that

> the exhaustion on top of the fatigue from being sick, but just

trying to

> concentrate on their tests was too much-- I was wiped out and they

could see that.

> So it confirmed everything that is considered " subjective

complaints " when we

> tell them we can't think, function, are exhausted, etc.

>

> Hope this helps, let me know if you need more info.

> Hugs, Tracie

[Guest guest]

Tracie,

Much thanks!!!

- Rmily

>

>

> > they now want Neuropsychological Testing

>

> Hello ms. etcetcetc. I've seen your posts on lj many times over

with Shar

> and Ish. I know that you are loved by them very much.

>

> Neuropsych testing is going to give the MD's a picture to see how

much damage

> is being done in the way you are able to manage your thoughts, like

problem

> solving, short-term memory, hand-eye coordination, depression

issues- those

> kind of things.

>

> The psychiatrist and the psychologist will do an initial interview

where they

> have you tell them your story. Be honest- let them know whats

happening with

> you. Then they will have you do a personality test- where you are

asked if

> you're slightly suicidal, majorally suicidal or maybe homicidal

from having to

> take these friggin tests. It asks the same damn questions over and

over

> again. It's multiple choice, so pick what fits best.

>

> Next they have you try to solve those geometry games of put the

puzzle pieces

> together to match the picture. I always flunk that one. Then they

take the

> picture away, and say -now from the puzzles we just did, I want you

to make

> the puzzle from memory. Some will have you draw the shapes, others

you get to

> play with the shape blocks. This is testing short-term memory and

problem

> solving. Again, I flunked.

>

> Next they had me tap a wooden block with a nail in it with my right

hand-

> like tapping on a Morse code machine, and then with my left hand.

This tests

> hand eye coordination. I have none. So I flunked. Can you say

spell check is

> my friend.

>

> Next the go into this story telling mode, where they tell you a

story, you

> tell it back. Then they retell the story and add clothing, fruits

and veges,

> tools, etc and you're supposed to tell it back. Another short-term

memory

> thing. I flunked.

>

> What these tests do is let them know what part of the brain isn't

functioning

> as it should be, and it gives them a baseline so that if your

disease

> progresses, they can map it with these tests. That way if we do

get to where we

> can't take care of ourself, then they can prove that you've lost

ground.

>

> This isn't where they want to trap you and say- this person isn't

capable of

> being alone or care-taking themselves, it's more for understanding

recall and

> combined with muscle testing, delayed reactions on EMG's, etc. that

they can

> put the puzzle together to see how they can assist you to be able

to do better

> in your activities of daily living.(ADL).

>

> This for me, was what determined that I can't work anymore. My

short-term

> recall is gone. My problem solving is gone. My common sense is

gone. My

> multi-tasking is gone. All the stuff I need to do to work. Not to

mention that

> the exhaustion on top of the fatigue from being sick, but just

trying to

> concentrate on their tests was too much-- I was wiped out and they

could see that.

> So it confirmed everything that is considered " subjective

complaints " when we

> tell them we can't think, function, are exhausted, etc.

>

> Hope this helps, let me know if you need more info.

> Hugs, Tracie

[Guest guest]

> In a message dated 1/21/04 9:14:32 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> fingal55@h... writes:

>

>

> > they now want Neuropsychological Testing

>

> Hello ms. etcetcetc. I've seen your posts on lj many times over

with Shar

> and Ish. I know that you are loved by them very much.

>

> Neuropsych testing is going to give the MD's a picture to see how

much damage

> is being done in the way you are able to manage your thoughts,

like problem

> solving, short-term memory, hand-eye coordination, depression

issues- those

> kind of things.

>

> The psychiatrist and the psychologist will do an initial interview

where they

> have you tell them your story. Be honest- let them know whats

happening with

> you. Then they will have you do a personality test- where you are

asked if

> you're slightly suicidal, majorally suicidal or maybe homicidal

from having to

> take these friggin tests. It asks the same damn questions over

and over

> again. It's multiple choice, so pick what fits best.

>

> Next they have you try to solve those geometry games of put the

puzzle pieces

> together to match the picture. I always flunk that one. Then

they take the

> picture away, and say -now from the puzzles we just did, I want

you to make

> the puzzle from memory. Some will have you draw the shapes,

others you get to

> play with the shape blocks. This is testing short-term memory and

problem

> solving. Again, I flunked.

>

> Next they had me tap a wooden block with a nail in it with my

right hand-

> like tapping on a Morse code machine, and then with my left hand.

This tests

> hand eye coordination. I have none. So I flunked. Can you say

spell check is

> my friend.

>

> Next the go into this story telling mode, where they tell you a

story, you

> tell it back. Then they retell the story and add clothing, fruits

and veges,

> tools, etc and you're supposed to tell it back. Another short-

term memory

> thing. I flunked.

>

> What these tests do is let them know what part of the brain isn't

functioning

> as it should be, and it gives them a baseline so that if your

disease

> progresses, they can map it with these tests. That way if we do

get to where we

> can't take care of ourself, then they can prove that you've lost

ground.

>

> This isn't where they want to trap you and say- this person isn't

capable of

> being alone or care-taking themselves, it's more for understanding

recall and

> combined with muscle testing, delayed reactions on EMG's, etc.

that they can

> put the puzzle together to see how they can assist you to be able

to do better

> in your activities of daily living.(ADL).

>

> This for me, was what determined that I can't work anymore. My

short-term

> recall is gone. My problem solving is gone. My common sense is

gone. My

> multi-tasking is gone. All the stuff I need to do to work. Not

to mention that

> the exhaustion on top of the fatigue from being sick, but just

trying to

> concentrate on their tests was too much-- I was wiped out and they

could see that.

> So it confirmed everything that is considered " subjective

complaints " when we

> tell them we can't think, function, are exhausted, etc.

>

> Hope this helps, let me know if you need more info.

> Hugs, Tracie