Re: Question for Sharon

In article <wdidnboMm_J72VLfRVn-jg@xxxxxxxxxxx>, "Sharon Hope"
<shope@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Jason,
>
> I would urge you to have your doctor order a Neuropsychological Test (aka NP
> Test, Neuropsych Test). The results will give you a precise mapping of
> which cognitive areas the statin damaged, and which areas are normal. This
> evaluation is done by a Neuropsychologist and involves, interview, written
> and manipulative testing. These are standardized tests with your score
> plotted against the norms. (It would be worthwhile to make an appointment
> asap for this request, or maybe your doctor would issue the referral and
> request for the NP test in response to a faxxed request from you)
>
> Having had the NP test is also important in measuring your degree of
> recovery later, against the earlier NP scores.
>
> Also, particularly since it cost you your job, you should have your doctor
> order some Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy. This will help you compensate
> for the areas of cognitive loss, maximize the use of the areas of cognitive
> ability that are intact, and help you in recovery.
>
> Insurance should cover this, just as they would have if you had sustained
> brain injury from a motorcycle accident, instead of from the adverse effects
> of a statin such as, Atorvastatin (aka Lipitor), fluvastatin (aka Lescol),
> lovastatin (aka Mevacor), pravastatin (aka Pravachol), simvastatin (aka
> Zocor), rosuvastatin (aka Crestor), and cerivastatin (Baycol).
>
> If you do get the NP testing, please be certain that you get a copy of the
> results for your records, and please have them send a copy - with the
> numeric raw scores - to the UCSD Statin Study. The more information they
> have on statin damage and on recovery, the better for us all.
>
> Good luck,
> Sharon

Sharon,
My doctor has to follow the rules of my HMO insurance program. As a
result, she refuses to even allow me to have special tests that I
requested several months ago. I requested a liver enzyme test and a CPK
test. She said those tests were not needed. I know that she would not let
me have the NP test. Later this year, I am going to switch to a different
insurance program--(not an HMO). I am hoping that I will get a better
doctor and will be able to see specialists--even if my new doctor refuses
to refer me. At that point in time, I will try to get some special blood
tests and take the NP test. I made a hard copy of your post and will keep
it for future reference. thanks
Jason

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