ever been to a neuropsychologist?

clintoncutty · February 16th, 2007, 17:23

hello, i will be going to see a neuropsychologist on the 23rd.... now im a little bit nervous. has anyone ever been to one? what goes on there?

now some background info, back in september i went to see an actual AME in chicago for my 1st class medical, well i went in and im medically fit to fly. but when the criminal background and driving record section came up i had to put down that i was caught with a fake id about 13 months ago when i was 18. well the AME didnt issue me the medical and i got a letter in the mail from the regional faa office that i had to go get an alcohol evaluation by a board certified psychiatrist, after a month of searching for a "board certified pyschiatrist" i found one in skokie, il. i called, made an appointment, and send out the 1800 dollars he asked for. went in everything is fine no history of alcohol abuse or anything nice guy even tho he kind of ripped me off but i was convinced that i would get my medical soon. well bout a week passes by and i called to ask if he had sent out my evaluation. he says: the faa recommends me to go see a neuropsychologist, i was like ok fine, then he says that he knew of a really good neuropyschologist in the chicago area (prolly a good friend of his). but anyways i called the faa the same day and asked them if they knew anything about a neuropyschologist, they told me that they would have to get the evaluation from the pyschiatrist they recommended me to. now the pychiatrist is telling me to go see the neuropsychologist, and the faa is telling me that they are still waiting for the first evaluation they asked for and that they would determine if i had to go see a neuropsychologist also that once they received my first evaluation from the psychiatrist that they would send me a letter stating exactly what i would have to to next, regarding neuro testing and what not.(the one i just talked bout). now theres a little catch in those line i just wrote i do not want to offend anybody now whoever figures it out good for them.

but anyways i called the neuropsychologist and made an appointment he now expects me to bring 2500-2800 dollars on the day of testing. now what gets me the most is that no one ever mentioned that i would have to undergo aditional testing until i send the first amount of 1800 dollars. ok either i got and im down almost 5000 dollars or dont go and im still 1800 and to top it all off my medical is still in the air.

also when i got busted with that fake id almost a year ago i was charged with a first offense misdemeanor. what happend was i took my older brothers ID one night and went to the nearby liqour store. i tried gettin a big boy of jeagermeister for my buddies surpirse party but the clerk recognized me and handed me the ID and i left. now since we live in a small town in iowa the cops had reached my parents by phone and told em what i had done. i to the station and admitted what happend yes i could of gotten a lawyer, but listen to this. we might live in iowa but we do have surveliance camaras, so there was no way out of this mess. bottom line ive never got caught drinking in my life and i have to go through all this bs and drop almost 5000 bux for a medical..... another thing that gets to me i have no history of neurological problems. the pyschiatrist that wants me to go to this neuropyschologist has no evidence or anything that backs this up. WHY DO I HAVE TO GO DO THIS?

sorry long and writtenm very bad i know, but im in a hurry any reply would be greatly appreciated.

seagull · February 16th, 2007, 18:59

I have seen one as part of a divorce. Not clear what they're looking for in your case, but I would expect for any underlying psychosis. There are a lot of personality disorders that you wouldn't want to have in the cockpit. You'll get an MMPI and an ink-blot test, along with some questions and history, and the psych will put all that together.

I_Money · February 16th, 2007, 20:10

I would post this in MyFlightSurgeon's forum - he is really against people being ripped off (he offered a member a free medical cause he got the raw end of the deal with a retiree doctor), and will give you an honest answer, and will be able to guide you if needed.

clintoncutty · February 16th, 2007, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by I_Money

I would post this in MyFlightSurgeon's forum - he is really against people being ripped off (he offered a member a free medical cause he got the raw end of the deal with a retiree doctor), and will give you an honest answer, and will be able to guide you if needed.

ill copy and paste my first post thanks

clintoncutty · February 16th, 2007, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by seagull

I have seen one as part of a divorce. Not clear what they're looking for in your case, but I would expect for any underlying psychosis. There are a lot of personality disorders that you wouldn't want to have in the cockpit. You'll get an MMPI and an ink-blot test, along with some questions and history, and the psych will put all that together.

first of all i appreciate the reply. if its just sitting around and conversating then i shouldnt have a problem.... thanks again.

February 16th, 2007, 17:23	#1
clintoncutty Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: clinton, iowa Posts: 100	ever been to a neuropsychologist? hello, i will be going to see a neuropsychologist on the 23rd.... now im a little bit nervous. has anyone ever been to one? what goes on there? now some background info, back in september i went to see an actual AME in chicago for my 1st class medical, well i went in and im medically fit to fly. but when the criminal background and driving record section came up i had to put down that i was caught with a fake id about 13 months ago when i was 18. well the AME didnt issue me the medical and i got a letter in the mail from the regional faa office that i had to go get an alcohol evaluation by a board certified psychiatrist, after a month of searching for a "board certified pyschiatrist" i found one in skokie, il. i called, made an appointment, and send out the 1800 dollars he asked for. went in everything is fine no history of alcohol abuse or anything nice guy even tho he kind of ripped me off but i was convinced that i would get my medical soon. well bout a week passes by and i called to ask if he had sent out my evaluation. he says: the faa recommends me to go see a neuropsychologist, i was like ok fine, then he says that he knew of a really good neuropyschologist in the chicago area (prolly a good friend of his). but anyways i called the faa the same day and asked them if they knew anything about a neuropyschologist, they told me that they would have to get the evaluation from the pyschiatrist they recommended me to. now the pychiatrist is telling me to go see the neuropsychologist, and the faa is telling me that they are still waiting for the first evaluation they asked for and that they would determine if i had to go see a neuropsychologist also that once they received my first evaluation from the psychiatrist that they would send me a letter stating exactly what i would have to to next, regarding neuro testing and what not.(the one i just talked bout). now theres a little catch in those line i just wrote i do not want to offend anybody now whoever figures it out good for them. but anyways i called the neuropsychologist and made an appointment he now expects me to bring 2500-2800 dollars on the day of testing. now what gets me the most is that no one ever mentioned that i would have to undergo aditional testing until i send the first amount of 1800 dollars. ok either i got and im down almost 5000 dollars or dont go and im still 1800 and to top it all off my medical is still in the air. also when i got busted with that fake id almost a year ago i was charged with a first offense misdemeanor. what happend was i took my older brothers ID one night and went to the nearby liqour store. i tried gettin a big boy of jeagermeister for my buddies surpirse party but the clerk recognized me and handed me the ID and i left. now since we live in a small town in iowa the cops had reached my parents by phone and told em what i had done. i to the station and admitted what happend yes i could of gotten a lawyer, but listen to this. we might live in iowa but we do have surveliance camaras, so there was no way out of this mess. bottom line ive never got caught drinking in my life and i have to go through all this bs and drop almost 5000 bux for a medical..... another thing that gets to me i have no history of neurological problems. the pyschiatrist that wants me to go to this neuropyschologist has no evidence or anything that backs this up. WHY DO I HAVE TO GO DO THIS? sorry long and writtenm very bad i know, but im in a hurry any reply would be greatly appreciated.

February 16th, 2007, 18:59	#2
seagull Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,045	Re: ever been to a neuropsychologist? I have seen one as part of a divorce. Not clear what they're looking for in your case, but I would expect for any underlying psychosis. There are a lot of personality disorders that you wouldn't want to have in the cockpit. You'll get an MMPI and an ink-blot test, along with some questions and history, and the psych will put all that together.

February 16th, 2007, 20:10	#3
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,674	Re: ever been to a neuropsychologist? I would post this in MyFlightSurgeon's forum - he is really against people being ripped off (he offered a member a free medical cause he got the raw end of the deal with a retiree doctor), and will give you an honest answer, and will be able to guide you if needed.

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