Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 I've asked my gynocologist about an MRI - but she says it's not necessary. I really disagree, as my fibroids are numerous and large and the ultrasounds have been extremely vague with regards to their actual character -god only knows how extensive they are or how they're impacting my insides. Can I seek and MRI on my own (ie., w/o a doctor's referral)? Robyn > > Just a thought. I would not rely on an " internal exam " to judge the > growth of the fibroids. I also would recommend a MRI. The resolution > on the MRI is far greater than the US. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 I've asked my gynocologist about an MRI - but she says it's not necessary. I really disagree, as my fibroids are numerous and large and the ultrasounds have been extremely vague with regards to their actual character -god only knows how extensive they are or how they're impacting my insides. Can I seek and MRI on my own (ie., w/o a doctor's referral)? Robyn > > Just a thought. I would not rely on an " internal exam " to judge the > growth of the fibroids. I also would recommend a MRI. The resolution > on the MRI is far greater than the US. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 I've asked my gynocologist about an MRI - but she says it's not necessary. I really disagree, as my fibroids are numerous and large and the ultrasounds have been extremely vague with regards to their actual character -god only knows how extensive they are or how they're impacting my insides. Can I seek and MRI on my own (ie., w/o a doctor's referral)? Robyn > > Just a thought. I would not rely on an " internal exam " to judge the > growth of the fibroids. I also would recommend a MRI. The resolution > on the MRI is far greater than the US. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 The reason you doctor doesn't think an MRI is necessary is because it is very expensive compared to ultrasound, and insurance companies put pressure on doctors not to order so many tests. I don't know if it's possible to seek an MRI on your own, but you might try to find another doctor who is willing to order it. I think it is very important to know how many and what types of fibroids you have in order to make an informed decision. Therese > I've asked my gynocologist about an MRI - but she says it's not > necessary. I really disagree, as my fibroids are numerous and large and > the ultrasounds have been extremely vague with regards to their actual > character -god only knows how extensive they are or how they're > impacting my insides. Can I seek and MRI on my own (ie., w/o a doctor's > referral)? > > Robyn > > > > Just a thought. I would not rely on an " internal exam " to judge the > > growth of the fibroids. I also would recommend a MRI. The resolution > > on the MRI is far greater than the US. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 The reason you doctor doesn't think an MRI is necessary is because it is very expensive compared to ultrasound, and insurance companies put pressure on doctors not to order so many tests. I don't know if it's possible to seek an MRI on your own, but you might try to find another doctor who is willing to order it. I think it is very important to know how many and what types of fibroids you have in order to make an informed decision. Therese > I've asked my gynocologist about an MRI - but she says it's not > necessary. I really disagree, as my fibroids are numerous and large and > the ultrasounds have been extremely vague with regards to their actual > character -god only knows how extensive they are or how they're > impacting my insides. Can I seek and MRI on my own (ie., w/o a doctor's > referral)? > > Robyn > > > > Just a thought. I would not rely on an " internal exam " to judge the > > growth of the fibroids. I also would recommend a MRI. The resolution > > on the MRI is far greater than the US. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 Robyn, My gyn reccomended a hysterectomy and removal of my ovaries. The ultrsound was not able to get a clear picture of what was going on inside. In fact, five different technicians came in during the ultrasound to try to get results but could not. I told my doctor that I was not comforable about making a decision about treatment without knowing exactly what was happening inside and I asked for a referral for an MRI. She said, " You can have one but that won't change my decision. " I replied, " Well, it may change *my* decision!!! " I got the MRI and and a new gyn. Keep insisting or check with you primary doctor for help. Sue --- on wrote: > I've asked my gynocologist about an MRI - but she > says it's not > necessary. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 Robyn, My gyn reccomended a hysterectomy and removal of my ovaries. The ultrsound was not able to get a clear picture of what was going on inside. In fact, five different technicians came in during the ultrasound to try to get results but could not. I told my doctor that I was not comforable about making a decision about treatment without knowing exactly what was happening inside and I asked for a referral for an MRI. She said, " You can have one but that won't change my decision. " I replied, " Well, it may change *my* decision!!! " I got the MRI and and a new gyn. Keep insisting or check with you primary doctor for help. Sue --- on wrote: > I've asked my gynocologist about an MRI - but she > says it's not > necessary. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2002 Report Share Posted March 10, 2002 Dear Sue (and all), This week, my doctor did a complete about-face with regards to the MRI. Do you suppose insurance had anything to do with it, as I recently switched from an HMO to a PPO? Robyn > > My gyn reccomended a hysterectomy and removal of my > ovaries. The ultrsound was not able to get a clear > picture of what was going on inside. In fact, five > different technicians came in during the ultrasound to > try to get results but could not. I told my doctor > that I was not comforable about making a decision > about treatment without knowing exactly what was > happening inside and I asked for a referral for an > MRI. > > She said, " You can have one but that won't change my > decision. " > > I replied, " Well, it may change *my* decision!!! " > > I got the MRI and and a new gyn. > Keep insisting or check with you primary doctor for > help. > > Sue > > --- on wrote: > > I've asked my gynocologist about an MRI - but she > > says it's not > > necessary. > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Doris, I have to have a chest MRI Tuesday & I'm nervous about it. I'm not nervous about what they'll find, which is hopefully nothing, but more nervous about having the MRI itself because I've never had one. See my post that says " Saw Cardiologist " to see why I'm having an MRI. On Friday, March 5, 2004, at 04:13 PM, Doris B. Fandal wrote: > Well, I had my MRI this afternoon and it was not bad. The noise > inside the machine is rather loud but they gave me ear plugs. It took > an hour. Since they told me to be very still, I lay there with my > eyes closed and tried to imagine what all the sounds were...you would > be surprised at some of my conclusions...I heard a jackhammer, a tommy > gun, church bell ringing in the distance, my dad tapping on a wall to > find a stud, etc. etc. I go for my results on the 16th at 11 a.m. > but I can tell you that I do have a brain inside this skull because I > saw the film. Wish I could have looked at it and know what it meant. > <image.tiff> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Doris, I have to have a chest MRI Tuesday & I'm nervous about it. I'm not nervous about what they'll find, which is hopefully nothing, but more nervous about having the MRI itself because I've never had one. See my post that says " Saw Cardiologist " to see why I'm having an MRI. On Friday, March 5, 2004, at 04:13 PM, Doris B. Fandal wrote: > Well, I had my MRI this afternoon and it was not bad. The noise > inside the machine is rather loud but they gave me ear plugs. It took > an hour. Since they told me to be very still, I lay there with my > eyes closed and tried to imagine what all the sounds were...you would > be surprised at some of my conclusions...I heard a jackhammer, a tommy > gun, church bell ringing in the distance, my dad tapping on a wall to > find a stud, etc. etc. I go for my results on the 16th at 11 a.m. > but I can tell you that I do have a brain inside this skull because I > saw the film. Wish I could have looked at it and know what it meant. > <image.tiff> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Doris, I have to have a chest MRI Tuesday & I'm nervous about it. I'm not nervous about what they'll find, which is hopefully nothing, but more nervous about having the MRI itself because I've never had one. See my post that says " Saw Cardiologist " to see why I'm having an MRI. On Friday, March 5, 2004, at 04:13 PM, Doris B. Fandal wrote: > Well, I had my MRI this afternoon and it was not bad. The noise > inside the machine is rather loud but they gave me ear plugs. It took > an hour. Since they told me to be very still, I lay there with my > eyes closed and tried to imagine what all the sounds were...you would > be surprised at some of my conclusions...I heard a jackhammer, a tommy > gun, church bell ringing in the distance, my dad tapping on a wall to > find a stud, etc. etc. I go for my results on the 16th at 11 a.m. > but I can tell you that I do have a brain inside this skull because I > saw the film. Wish I could have looked at it and know what it meant. > <image.tiff> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 know that you are glad that it is over Doris....will be praying the results are GOOD. Huggs "Doris B. Fandal" wrote: Well, I had my MRI this afternoon and it was not bad. The noise inside the machine is rather loud but they gave me ear plugs. It took an hour. Since they told me to be very still, I lay there with my eyes closed and tried to imagine what all the sounds were...you would be surprised at some of my conclusions...I heard a jackhammer, a tommy gun, church bell ringing in the distance, my dad tapping on a wall to find a stud, etc. etc. I go for my results on the 16th at 11 a.m. but I can tell you that I do have a brain inside this skull because I saw the film. Wish I could have looked at it and know what it meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 know that you are glad that it is over Doris....will be praying the results are GOOD. Huggs "Doris B. Fandal" wrote: Well, I had my MRI this afternoon and it was not bad. The noise inside the machine is rather loud but they gave me ear plugs. It took an hour. Since they told me to be very still, I lay there with my eyes closed and tried to imagine what all the sounds were...you would be surprised at some of my conclusions...I heard a jackhammer, a tommy gun, church bell ringing in the distance, my dad tapping on a wall to find a stud, etc. etc. I go for my results on the 16th at 11 a.m. but I can tell you that I do have a brain inside this skull because I saw the film. Wish I could have looked at it and know what it meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 know that you are glad that it is over Doris....will be praying the results are GOOD. Huggs "Doris B. Fandal" wrote: Well, I had my MRI this afternoon and it was not bad. The noise inside the machine is rather loud but they gave me ear plugs. It took an hour. Since they told me to be very still, I lay there with my eyes closed and tried to imagine what all the sounds were...you would be surprised at some of my conclusions...I heard a jackhammer, a tommy gun, church bell ringing in the distance, my dad tapping on a wall to find a stud, etc. etc. I go for my results on the 16th at 11 a.m. but I can tell you that I do have a brain inside this skull because I saw the film. Wish I could have looked at it and know what it meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Kerri, if it is not an open MRI, then ask them to give you a sedative to help you. My husband who is a big " no fear of hospital equipment person " had an MRI and he said the next one if he had to have a next one would either be the open kind or they would have to give him the sedative. Mine was the open kind and not a problem but I don't think I could handle the other. > > > Well, I had my MRI this afternoon and it was not bad. The noise > > inside the machine is rather loud but they gave me ear plugs. It took > > an hour. Since they told me to be very still, I lay there with my > > eyes closed and tried to imagine what all the sounds were...you would > > be surprised at some of my conclusions...I heard a jackhammer, a tommy > > gun, church bell ringing in the distance, my dad tapping on a wall to > > find a stud, etc. etc. I go for my results on the 16th at 11 a.m. > > but I can tell you that I do have a brain inside this skull because I > > saw the film. Wish I could have looked at it and know what it meant. > > > <image.tiff> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Kerri, if it is not an open MRI, then ask them to give you a sedative to help you. My husband who is a big " no fear of hospital equipment person " had an MRI and he said the next one if he had to have a next one would either be the open kind or they would have to give him the sedative. Mine was the open kind and not a problem but I don't think I could handle the other. > > > Well, I had my MRI this afternoon and it was not bad. The noise > > inside the machine is rather loud but they gave me ear plugs. It took > > an hour. Since they told me to be very still, I lay there with my > > eyes closed and tried to imagine what all the sounds were...you would > > be surprised at some of my conclusions...I heard a jackhammer, a tommy > > gun, church bell ringing in the distance, my dad tapping on a wall to > > find a stud, etc. etc. I go for my results on the 16th at 11 a.m. > > but I can tell you that I do have a brain inside this skull because I > > saw the film. Wish I could have looked at it and know what it meant. > > > <image.tiff> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Kerri, if it is not an open MRI, then ask them to give you a sedative to help you. My husband who is a big " no fear of hospital equipment person " had an MRI and he said the next one if he had to have a next one would either be the open kind or they would have to give him the sedative. Mine was the open kind and not a problem but I don't think I could handle the other. > > > Well, I had my MRI this afternoon and it was not bad. The noise > > inside the machine is rather loud but they gave me ear plugs. It took > > an hour. Since they told me to be very still, I lay there with my > > eyes closed and tried to imagine what all the sounds were...you would > > be surprised at some of my conclusions...I heard a jackhammer, a tommy > > gun, church bell ringing in the distance, my dad tapping on a wall to > > find a stud, etc. etc. I go for my results on the 16th at 11 a.m. > > but I can tell you that I do have a brain inside this skull because I > > saw the film. Wish I could have looked at it and know what it meant. > > > <image.tiff> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Hi Doris: thinking of you this day re the MRI.. I have often wondered what they are like, but dont wish to have one. Sedona.. Well, I had my MRI this afternoon and it was not bad. The noise inside the machine is rather loud but they gave me ear plugs. It took an hour. Since they told me to be very still, I lay there with my eyes closed and tried to imagine what all the sounds were...you would be surprised at some of my conclusions...I heard a jackhammer, a tommy gun, church bell ringing in the distance, my dad tapping on a wall to find a stud, etc. etc. I go for my results on the 16th at 11 a.m. but I can tell you that I do have a brain inside this skull because I saw the film. Wish I could have looked at it and know what it meant. > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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