C&p Exam Triggers Mh Appointment

[My Monster]

Finally got my C&P for what was just going to be for my deferred Migraines secondary to my SC'd Neck. Nope, it was for migraines, PN, and radiculopathy. I looked like a walking train wreck. SC Lumbar back has been killing me causing my leg to give out so there I am with a cane, I have my shades on due to a migraine starting to come on. Finally get seen, they note gross weight loss and my hobbling along.

So we finally get to the migraine part of the exam, the examiner states she only sees my surgeon's notes and asked what he had to say about the headaches and the nerve damage. I told her he referred me to a neurologist and they both said that due to the damage in the neck and the length of time the nerves were pinched off that the damage was more than likely permanent. That the cervicogenic headaches/migraines from the neck surgery wouldn't improve and that we've tried 3 different meds to no avail either they work too slow or the rebounds are twice as severe. She said she didn't see any of the neurologists notes, showed me the file that the VA sent. I pointed out that I recognized the format and logo of my neurologists report, told her the referrering Dr was on the right and the neuro's name was on the left. That is would have how many, how long, how it impacts my life and how it is tied to my neck surgery. then the light bulb went off above her head. Holy smokes. I tried hard not to be short with her.

She asked to see the meds I'm currently on. Some for tremors in right hand, some to try and prevent the headaches, something new for the migraines and then she saw the valium and asked why I was on it. Tried to explain that the flexeral wasn't working to relax the neck and shoulder muscles and they noticed I was a bit on the anxious side so they were trying the valium for a bit. I told her my head was thumping and just wanted to go home and lie down....

Next thing I know, I get a call from my local Out Patient Clinic for a MH appointment with a Psychiatrist. I had appointments last year and like an idiot blew them off. I have denied claims at the DRO for MDD and GAD currently. Just not sure what the hell to do at this point other than make sure I go to this appointment.

Monster