Preparing for an appointment

If your primary care doctor thinks you have a peripheral nerve tumor, he or she may refer you to a doctor who specializes in disorders of the nervous system (neurologist) or a doctor trained in brain and nervous system surgery (neurosurgeon).

What you can do

Before the appointment, you might want to prepare a list of answers to the following questions:

• When did you first notice this problem?
• Has it worsened with time?
• Have your parents or siblings ever had similar symptoms?
• Do you have other medical problems?
• What medications or supplements do you take regularly?
• What surgeries have you had?

What to expect from your doctor

Your doctor may ask some of the following questions:

• Do you have pain? Where is it?
• Do you have any weakness, numbness or tingling?
• Have your symptoms been continuous or occasional?
• What treatments have you tried already for these problems?