After you file

..BUT, if you mailed in an amended tax return, you can check it's status online here, though none of this is talking to an IRS agent, which might be better in your case:

<a href="http://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1</a>
____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*