Re: please help - MRI question...

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With it being this close, I doubt you'd be able to get in as he would have to be sedated. That usually takes some doing to get it scheduled. If you think its do-able, I would definitely try. In my experience, it is better "safe than sorry". If you aren't able to get it done, I would just ask that the doctor not put as much effort into getting as LOW of number as he can until you can get the MRI done.

I am wondering though that since he was diagnosed with Scoliosis, why didn't they just extend the MRI down his spine when he had one?

Jane

From: <laura.fiegel@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Thu, September 23, 2010 1:54:46 PMSubject: please help - MRI question...

Pierce is scheduled for his eval/consult next Wednesday and cast next Thursday.From your experience, how important is it for us to have a spinal MRI beforehand? Is it worth me pushing our pedi to write the orders and getting strings pulled for the MRI and results to be in my hands before we leave for Alabama early Wednesday morning?I'm starting to get a bit anxious knowing that the date is drawing nearer.We see his pedi tomorrow for his 9 month checkup.We've seen 3 orthos locally (New Orleans) and not one has mentioned an MRI. The first 2 acted as though his scoliosis wasn't a big deal. The 3rd one actually cared about what he saw! He said his RVAD concerned him.Please give me your advice! I feel lost...Also, his GI referred us to a neurologist. We see her on October 6th. His brain MRI and CT scan both came back normal. I feel a bit overwhelemed with all of this.

Thanks.

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Hi

Since the brain MRI was okay.... You might be fine. I know parents on the site

have mixed feelings about MRI before casting (and so do I). However it may be a

good idea since you are having issues with head growth... Do you know in the MRI

of the brain if it included any of the neck region? I know when Ben had an MRI

on his spine it actually showed some info that could have been causing part of

the head growth..... (something with the exit veins for csf fluid at the base of

his neck) It wasn't an issue that caused additional problems but something that

needed to be looked at. Why don't u maybe call the neuro or even the ortho and

leave a message of concern and see what they think? Did u end up going to see dr

B in new Orleans ? If so, I have his nurses number and email.

Good luck. You will be fine. If u go to the apt. And there are concerns that

need to be addresses u can always delay casting a couple weeks.... No big deal,

right.

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On Sep 23, 2010, at 3:54 PM, " " <laura.fiegel@...> wrote:

Pierce is scheduled for his eval/consult next Wednesday and cast next Thursday.

From your experience, how important is it for us to have a spinal MRI

beforehand? Is it worth me pushing our pedi to write the orders and getting

strings pulled for the MRI and results to be in my hands before we leave for

Alabama early Wednesday morning?

I'm starting to get a bit anxious knowing that the date is drawing nearer.

We see his pedi tomorrow for his 9 month checkup.

We've seen 3 orthos locally (New Orleans) and not one has mentioned an MRI. The

first 2 acted as though his scoliosis wasn't a big deal. The 3rd one actually

cared about what he saw! He said his RVAD concerned him.

Please give me your advice! I feel lost...

Also, his GI referred us to a neurologist. We see her on October 6th. His brain

MRI and CT scan both came back normal. I feel a bit overwhelemed with all of

this. Thanks.

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Hey! Dr. K Did Sierra's Brain & Spine MRI while she was under for her 2nd cast! They just did it all at once at the downtown Childrens Hospital! They did not want to it at the same time but I insisted! Call & talk to . She may could get u in for a MRI scheduled! Good luck!Kristi Mommy to Sierra 17 mo. 3rd cast 34 down to 17. Castes with Dr. K At B'ham AL.Sent From Kristi's i-PhoneOn Sep 23, 2010, at 3:54 PM, "" <laura.fiegel@...> wrote:

Pierce is scheduled for his eval/consult next Wednesday and cast next Thursday.

From your experience, how important is it for us to have a spinal MRI beforehand? Is it worth me pushing our pedi to write the orders and getting strings pulled for the MRI and results to be in my hands before we leave for Alabama early Wednesday morning?

I'm starting to get a bit anxious knowing that the date is drawing nearer.

We see his pedi tomorrow for his 9 month checkup.

We've seen 3 orthos locally (New Orleans) and not one has mentioned an MRI. The first 2 acted as though his scoliosis wasn't a big deal. The 3rd one actually cared about what he saw! He said his RVAD concerned him.

Please give me your advice! I feel lost...

Also, his GI referred us to a neurologist. We see her on October 6th. His brain MRI and CT scan both came back normal. I feel a bit overwhelemed with all of this. Thanks.

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Ooohhh that's a fantastic idea!Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 23, 2010, at 5:26 PM, Kristi <kristij@...> wrote:

Hey! Dr. K Did Sierra's Brain & Spine MRI while she was under for her 2nd cast! They just did it all at once at the downtown Childrens Hospital! They did not want to it at the same time but I insisted! Call & talk to . She may could get u in for a MRI scheduled! Good luck!Kristi Mommy to Sierra 17 mo. 3rd cast 34 down to 17. Castes with Dr. K At B'ham AL.Sent From Kristi's i-PhoneOn Sep 23, 2010, at 3:54 PM, "" <laura.fiegel@...> wrote:

Pierce is scheduled for his eval/consult next Wednesday and cast next Thursday.

From your experience, how important is it for us to have a spinal MRI beforehand? Is it worth me pushing our pedi to write the orders and getting strings pulled for the MRI and results to be in my hands before we leave for Alabama early Wednesday morning?

I'm starting to get a bit anxious knowing that the date is drawing nearer.

We see his pedi tomorrow for his 9 month checkup.

We've seen 3 orthos locally (New Orleans) and not one has mentioned an MRI. The first 2 acted as though his scoliosis wasn't a big deal. The 3rd one actually cared about what he saw! He said his RVAD concerned him.

Please give me your advice! I feel lost...

Also, his GI referred us to a neurologist. We see her on October 6th. His brain MRI and CT scan both came back normal. I feel a bit overwhelemed with all of this. Thanks.