MRI

[Guest guest]

I probably should also mention that I had an MRI about 5 or 6 years

ago, and that it was not nearly as uncomfortable then. It was a bit

uncomfortable, but not like today. I think my back has deteriorated

quite a bit since then.

The first time, I was a bit worried that the metal would come

ripping out of my body, so I did a lot of praying as they started

the procedure.

Then, I opened my eyes and freaked out a bit by thinking that the

view must be similar to what you would see in a coffin (but I think

a coffin is more roomy)

Then, I noticed the little ventilation hole over my face, and

thought about the Robin Cook novel where they were putting poison

gas in the MRIs.

Then, I just shut my eyes and took a nap.

There was no napping today, and I was not too freaked out to let my

eyes stay open and look around in the machine. The vent holes were

on the side this time, and I watched a piece of my hair blow around.

[Guest guest]

Peggy, I had a full spine MRI in December. I did have a pillow under my knees. It was very long, about 90 minutes, and I went in head first. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but I had had 2 brain MRIs so knew what to expect. By the end of the scan I was looking around inside the tube, not at all claustrophobic, though I know everyone is different in that regard. Holding perfectly still was the hard part. I took some Tylenol before the test, so that helped.

I had the test in an older truck-mounted machine, and later learned that in a newer machine the scan goes faster plus they let you listen to music, so you'll want to check on those details. Yes, it was safe with the Harrington rod in there. The newer and better the machine the better they'll be able to see around your rod(s) too.

Sharon

[ ] MRI

I really need an MRI to determine what is going on with my lumbar spine. I called the guy that is in charge of nuclear imaging at the hospital. He said it would be perfectly safe for me to have an MRI with the Harrington rod in my spine. So I was going to call the doctor, get it approved, have them schedule it, etc. Then the light bulb turned on in my head! I work at a doctor's office - I scheduled it myself and now I just need my doctor to fax the order to the hospital on Monday. I will have the test at 7:30 AM on Tuesday. Finally we will know which way I need to go with my treatment - neurologist, orthopedist, or revision specialist. Several have told me that it was unsafe for me to have an MRI so it is wonderful to learn that I can have one and can get a definitive answer for what is causing my constant pain radiating down my left leg.

Can those of you that have had an MRI tell me what it is like? I have trouble laying flat on my back for more than a few minutes. Will they be able to prop my knees up on a pillow? Do I go in head first? Anything you can share with me will be appreciated!

Peggy

[Guest guest]

Hi Peggy,

It can be painful because of the position and length of time. To make it easier, ask your doc for a 5 or 10 mg tablet of valium and take it 1/2 hour before. That's what I did, and it helped tremendously. You'll need a driver, though. And if you are in the slightest bit claustrophobic, I suggest you close your eyes before they move you into the machine and do not open your eyes until you're out. An eye mask would help. Good luck.

Bonnie

[ ] MRI

I really need an MRI to determine what is going on with my lumbar spine. I called the guy that is in charge of nuclear imaging at the hospital. He said it would be perfectly safe for me to have an MRI with the Harrington rod in my spine. So I was going to call the doctor, get it approved, have them schedule it, etc. Then the light bulb turned on in my head! I work at a doctor's office - I scheduled it myself and now I just need my doctor to fax the order to the hospital on Monday. I will have the test at 7:30 AM on Tuesday. Finally we will know which way I need to go with my treatment - neurologist, orthopedist, or revision specialist. Several have told me that it was unsafe for me to have an MRI so it is wonderful to learn that I can have one and can get a definitive answer for what is causing my constant pain radiating down my left leg.

Can those of you that have had an MRI tell me what it is like? I have trouble laying flat on my back for more than a few minutes. Will they be able to prop my knees up on a pillow? Do I go in head first? Anything you can share with me will be appreciated!

Peggy

[Guest guest]

I would ask for the Valium but then I wouldn't be able to go to work after the MRI. My husband did just get a job at the local supermarket but he is making less an hour than I am. And his first full day is the day of my MRI. I think I will be alright. A friend at church said the one hear has a breeze blowing across your face and music piped into it. I do have a Rozerem eye mask. Maybe I'll take that with me just in case.

Peggy

[ ] MRI

I really need an MRI to determine what is going on with my lumbar spine. I called the guy that is in charge of nuclear imaging at the hospital. He said it would be perfectly safe for me to have an MRI with the Harrington rod in my spine. So I was going to call the doctor, get it approved, have them schedule it, etc. Then the light bulb turned on in my head! I work at a doctor's office - I scheduled it myself and now I just need my doctor to fax the order to the hospital on Monday. I will have the test at 7:30 AM on Tuesday. Finally we will know which way I need to go with my treatment - neurologist, orthopedist, or revision specialist. Several have told me that it was unsafe for me to have an MRI so it is wonderful to learn that I can have one and can get a definitive answer for what is causing my constant pain radiating down my left leg.

Can those of you that have had an MRI tell me what it is like? I have trouble laying flat on my back for more than a few minutes. Will they be able to prop my knees up on a pillow? Do I go in head first? Anything you can share with me will be appreciated!

Peggy

[Guest guest]

My problems exist right below the Harrington rod. The person in charge of the MRI department at our hospital assured me that he could get a very clear picture of L4 - S1.

Peggy

[ ] MRI

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knew why some Dr.'s request a MRI and others a Mylogram CT scan? I always thought that they couldn't get a clear picture with a MRI because of the hardware. I just had a mylogram done last Monday. Just wondering. Thanks, Terry

[Guest guest]

Terry, Dr, Rand ordered both on me. They could see quite a bit on the MRI, where it wasn't obscured by the rod, but he still needed the CT myelogram. He could have just ordered the CT myelogram, I suppose, but I think he wanted to spare me the pain of an invasive test if possible. It may also be that the MRI shows stuff the CT myelogram wouldn't, but I don't know that for sure.

Sharon

[ ] MRI

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knew why some Dr.'s request a MRI and others a Mylogram CT scan? I always thought that they couldn't get a clear picture with a MRI because of the hardware. I just had a mylogram done last Monday. Just wondering. Thanks, Terry

[Guest guest]

Your description sounds an awful lot like I was after my first MRI - I was told to expect 20-30 mins, but it took just over 75, presumably because of compensating for hardware effects on the image. I really don't know how I got through it, and at the end of it they expected me just to cheerfully get up - it took 2 nurses to practically peel me off the table (and at that I semi rolled / fell off the table) and just couldn't straighten up at all - I was down at the same height as the nurses who had been inches shorter than me when I came in all bent over to my normal degree.

When I had another MRI at a different hospital as part of my pre-op testing, I was pretty scared of it, and gibbered at the doctor about how the only thing that would be keeping me there would be the thought that if I moved I'd have to go through it all again but I didn't think I could bear it because lying on my back was so excruciating. He was lovely about it and told me that it wouldn't be a problem this time - they couldn't give me a sedative, but painkillers they could and I'd be fine. A few minutes before the MRI I was given 2 little tiny pills that didn't look big enough to do anything. I got painfully and creakily onto the MRI bed, and still didn't think it could work bcause although I was not feeling so bad they still hadn't really done anything other than blunt the rough edges..... about 5 mins into the scan, I fell asleep and snoozed peacefully through the rest of it other than at one point they woke me by asking if I was ok and I sleepily murmured something about " s'ok, sleeping " At the end of the scan, they pulled me out and for as much as I cared I didn't even have a back any more ;o) I was able to get up unassisted as well, which astonished me.

At my more recent MRI at that hospital, I took along some tramadol, which I seldom take during the day and sure enough it had the desired effect of making me nicely dopey in addition to the painkilling benefits, so I slept through almost all of that one as well.

titch

On 6/10/06, SB <bahadreama@...> wrote:

having just gotten home from having an MRI, I can answer this question. It hurt like hell!! Finally, it was over and the woman held her arm out like she could help me sit up from a laying down position while in horrendous pain. I can barely walk if I recline on a recliner for a few minutes! I suggested that it might be easier if I just rolled off the table. She was horrified. So, we rolled the other direction and I managed to

get off the table, only to almost collapse. I had to lay my upper body on the table face down for a few minutes, and then I had a very hard time trying to walk to the bathroom. She apologized that it was at the end of the short hallway.

-- " The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom. " - H. L. Mencken

[Guest guest]

Titch, that reminds me of the IV solu-medrol I had when I was first diagnosed with MS. It had the unintended benefit of making all my muscles and joints feel better than they had in 20 years -- no inflammation. Too bad it also made me feel horrible.

Sharon

Re: [ ] Re: MRI

Your description sounds an awful lot like I was after my first MRI - I was told to expect 20-30 mins, but it took just over 75, presumably because of compensating for hardware effects on the image. I really don't know how I got through it, and at the end of it they expected me just to cheerfully get up - it took 2 nurses to practically peel me off the table (and at that I semi rolled / fell off the table) and just couldn't straighten up at all - I was down at the same height as the nurses who had been inches shorter than me when I came in all bent over to my normal degree.

When I had another MRI at a different hospital as part of my pre-op testing, I was pretty scared of it, and gibbered at the doctor about how the only thing that would be keeping me there would be the thought that if I moved I'd have to go through it all again but I didn't think I could bear it because lying on my back was so excruciating. He was lovely about it and told me that it wouldn't be a problem this time - they couldn't give me a sedative, but painkillers they could and I'd be fine. A few minutes before the MRI I was given 2 little tiny pills that didn't look big enough to do anything. I got painfully and creakily onto the MRI bed, and still didn't think it could work bcause although I was not feeling so bad they still hadn't really done anything other than blunt the rough edges..... about 5 mins into the scan, I fell asleep and snoozed peacefully through the rest of it other than at one point they woke me by asking if I was ok and I sleepily murmured something about "s'ok, sleeping" At the end of the scan, they pulled me out and for as much as I cared I didn't even have a back any more ;o) I was able to get up unassisted as well, which astonished me.

At my more recent MRI at that hospital, I took along some tramadol, which I seldom take during the day and sure enough it had the desired effect of making me nicely dopey in addition to the painkilling benefits, so I slept through almost all of that one as well.

titch

On 6/10/06, SB <bahadreama@...> wrote:

having just gotten home from having an MRI, I can answer this question. It hurt like hell!! Finally, it was over and the woman held her arm out like she could help me sit up from a laying down position while in horrendous pain. I can barely walk if I recline on a recliner for a few minutes! I suggested that it might be easier if I just rolled off the table. She was horrified. So, we rolled the other direction and I managed to get off the table, only to almost collapse. I had to lay my upper body on the table face down for a few minutes, and then I had a very hard time trying to walk to the bathroom. She apologized that it was at the end of the short hallway.

-- "The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom." - H. L. Mencken

[Guest guest]

Hi Jodie,

Plain X-rays are only a crude measure of what is

going on in your spine. If you've been in pain for

longer than 6 weeks and medication isn't helping, then

your problem is probably more than simple muscle

strain. Is the pain going down your arms into your

hands, or down into your legs? If so you should

definitely get an MRI. I would think that any " back

school " would require an MRI first.

Hope you find some help for your pain.

Rochelle

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[Guest guest]

Hi, my son never had the contrast either! I dont think it is always

needed. If I remember write doesnt contrast just basically make any

thing that shouldnt be there kinda glow/just show up better. Im sure

they was looking for obstructions, cysts, etc. On the EEG we have to

seperate sides to the brain, each side works seperatly but together!

My son has split brain(agenesis of the corpus callosum) and his

seizures would typically(but not always)manifest on one side of his

body or the other(left/right sided). As far as activity on his eeg

that shows possible seizure activity. My son has had more than one

eeg and some show activity and one didnt at all. Typically a seizure

has to be occuring or some unusual brain waves/activities during the

test to even show. Hope your daughter is doing ok! Jennie<><

>

> Hi,

>

> I posted a while ago about whether or not to take medication or

give my

> daughter medication actually. Today she had the MRI of her brain.

I

> was wondering if you guys thought it odd that she did not have the

> contrast dye. They just did a brain mri. And what exactly could

they

> be looking for?

>

> Also, on the EEG, the dr. said that it showed slowing on the left

side

> and spikes on the right side. What the heck does that mean??

>

> thanks so much!

>

[Guest guest]

I have never done the contrast dye when doing the MRI as an adult.

Last year was the first time I had it done.

The dye is done during the MRI to show pictures more clearly. The dye

may help show blood flow, look for types of tumors, and show areas of

inflammation. Like mine, it found I had scare tissue on the brain.

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>

> Hi,

>

> I posted a while ago about whether or not to take medication or give

my

> daughter medication actually. Today she had the MRI of her brain. I

> was wondering if you guys thought it odd that she did not have the

> contrast dye. They just did a brain mri. And what exactly could

they

> be looking for?

>

> Also, on the EEG, the dr. said that it showed slowing on the left

side

> and spikes on the right side. What the heck does that mean??

>

> thanks so much!

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

 

First off, there are no copies that are different copies than what the doc gets.

You get the same thing he gets.

 

An MRI won't show what your nerves are doing, it can show if they are being

pressed on, but even that is not failproof as they may not even be symptomatic.

And MRI and a CT compliment one another nicely, and I usually have them

together. But if you are looking to see exactly what your nerves are doing, you

need specialized testing by a neurologist.

 

So when you ask for a copy of your MRI, most times now it is given on CD-ROM.

Make sure that you also ask for a copy of the radiologists' report once it has

been read and dictated. Also, be aware that scans often show whar we call

" anomalies " ...things that are present but not considered normal anatomy.Many

times the report will show several things but not all are relevant. You could

have a bulging disk that's not giving you any problems. You can have quite a bit

of degeneration and have no symptoms. You can even have a " tumor " or " node " or

" growth " that is simply benign and not causing a problem. It is when people read

their rad report that they start overthinking what's going on in their bodies.

Just a little something to keep in mind.

 

The scary thing is once something is seen on a scan, it may then be treated as

the sole source of the problem when all along it could have been something else.

This happens more than you know and it puts people through many procedures and

surgeries that are unnecessary. I've recently learned a little but about the

piriformis muscle. It can cause the same sciatic pain as a herniated disk, when

this muscle is tight or inflamed. So one might theoretically have  a bulging

disk on a scan and have sciatic pain. Maybe the disk isn't bulging tremendously,

but since there is sciatic pain, it is then assumed to be the source of the

pain. A patient may then have injections and surgery...only to not have any

improvement. Maybe all they needed was a few stretches of the piriformis muscle

and it was never a back problem at all! Crazy huh? I'd like to develop a series

of steps to go through for a patient complaining of back pain, Tests,

examinations, procedures, PT,

Massage, etc...whatever will get a more thorough picture of where the pain is

actually coming from. In my way, the MRI findings would take a back burner to

what the trials tell us about the source of pain. Interesting...

 

--- in RI

From: cathy mccarthy <bbhorsetack@...>

Subject: MRI

spinal problems

Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 6:51 PM

Have a few questions. I used to have very good insurance, BCBS, and I have

always thought I should have another MRI done on my screwy messed up lower back.

Doc always said NO not necessary. Like a dummy,... I always said " okay " . Now

back is causing very weird things and alot of pain. Cannot afford Blue Cross

anymore since I am 50, rates went up to $650 a month, and my business is doing

terrible. Had to drop it.

Now on medicaid, and seeing a WONDREFUL pain clinic " Paine Care Center " in NH,

which a nurse in my DRs. office referred me to, after I had seen my Doc one day

and leaving the office in tears....she took me asige and told me about them. I

look and act " NORMAL " and hide my pain.... but it is still very much THERE.

Pain clinic has been great. I do not think they make a whole lot of money from

me for them since I am now on Medicade, but they are great. I mentioned to the

guy I have been seeing (an ANP) there how I would dearly like a MRI of my lower

back to see if my " bones " are okay or I still have the horrible nerve

degeneration that I have had since 1990 causing all these problems. (Transeverse

Myelitis) He said " SURE I can order that " !!!!!!! !!! So next week I am having it

done. I am going to ask for a copy for myself, and the pain care clinic. IS

THERE a copy that they only send to Dr.s??? I want the actual one, what should I

expect? Or ask for???? , Deb, Everybody,.. .. HELP!!! What shold I ask for?

I think I know, but sheesshhheees. I am scared to death. AND happy at the same

time. Silly, isn't it. This MRI may tell me if my " nerves have just gone

haywire " OR " my bones are degenerating " in some way.

The " nerves have just gone haywire " quote comes from the Dr. House show....

first time I have ever heard the disease mentioned on TV. Course you have a 1 in

3 million chance of getting this, effects children and young adults in there

30's. Lucky me. Sorry for the long post. I just never thought I could get an MRI

on some kind of insurance, without my " Doc " asking for it. I should of asked for

it long ago...

in NH

[Guest guest]

,

In my humble opinion I like your idea, of tests, steps, whatever, to rule out

any crazy muscle spasming, causing the back pain... BUT, wouldn't you be

concerned that if in fact something was really wrong that you could make matters

worst with manipulation? Or would you be able to avoid that with recognizing the

symptoms first? I say humble opinion, because I have no medical experience

whatsoever, except for being the patient. lol, and of course the experiences you

have, I feel very...how do I say...out of sort, questioning you?

I just think if there was such a way of testing, there might be a chance to

avoid a LOT of pain and suffering, from unnecessary procedures. Don't get me

wrong, I am not trying to challenge you, or start an argument, but just a

thought, and like I said I think its a wonderful idea anyways.

{{{{{{{TRACY}}}}}}}

 

Bama,

 

The dog has seldom been successful in pulling man up to its level of sagacity,

but man has frequently dragged the dog down to his. Thurber

                                                                            

________________________________

From: Babbitt <tpowell1977@...>

spinal problems

Sent: Friday, April 3, 2009 10:02:35 PM

Subject: Re: MRI

Hi ,

 

First off, there are no copies that are different copies than what the doc gets.

You get the same thing he gets.

 

An MRI won't show what your nerves are doing, it can show if they are being

pressed on, but even that is not failproof as they may not even be symptomatic.

And MRI and a CT compliment one another nicely, and I usually have them

together. But if you are looking to see exactly what your nerves are doing, you

need specialized testing by a neurologist.

 

So when you ask for a copy of your MRI, most times now it is given on CD-ROM.

Make sure that you also ask for a copy of the radiologists' report once it has

been read and dictated. Also, be aware that scans often show whar we call

" anomalies " . ...things that are present but not considered normal anatomy.Many

times the report will show several things but not all are relevant. You could

have a bulging disk that's not giving you any problems. You can have quite a bit

of degeneration and have no symptoms. You can even have a " tumor " or " node " or

" growth " that is simply benign and not causing a problem. It is when people read

their rad report that they start overthinking what's going on in their bodies.

Just a little something to keep in mind.

 

The scary thing is once something is seen on a scan, it may then be treated as

the sole source of the problem when all along it could have been something else.

This happens more than you know and it puts people through many procedures and

surgeries that are unnecessary. I've recently learned a little but about the

piriformis muscle. It can cause the same sciatic pain as a herniated disk, when

this muscle is tight or inflamed. So one might theoretically have  a bulging

disk on a scan and have sciatic pain. Maybe the disk isn't bulging tremendously,

but since there is sciatic pain, it is then assumed to be the source of the

pain. A patient may then have injections and surgery....only to not have any

improvement. Maybe all they needed was a few stretches of the piriformis muscle

and it was never a back problem at all! Crazy huh? I'd like to develop a series

of steps to go through for a patient complaining of back pain, Tests,

examinations, procedures, PT,

Massage, etc...whatever will get a more thorough picture of where the pain is

actually coming from. In my way, the MRI findings would take a back burner to

what the trials tell us about the source of pain. Interesting. ..

 

--- in RI

From: cathy mccarthy <bbhorsetack@ roadrunner. com>

Subject: MRI

spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com

Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 6:51 PM

Have a few questions. I used to have very good insurance, BCBS, and I have

always thought I should have another MRI done on my screwy messed up lower back.

Doc always said NO not necessary. Like a dummy,... I always said " okay " . Now

back is causing very weird things and alot of pain. Cannot afford Blue Cross

anymore since I am 50, rates went up to $650 a month, and my business is doing

terrible. Had to drop it.

Now on medicaid, and seeing a WONDREFUL pain clinic " Paine Care Center " in NH,

which a nurse in my DRs. office referred me to, after I had seen my Doc one day

and leaving the office in tears....she took me asige and told me about them. I

look and act " NORMAL " and hide my pain..... but it is still very much THERE.

Pain clinic has been great. I do not think they make a whole lot of money from

me for them since I am now on Medicade, but they are great. I mentioned to the

guy I have been seeing (an ANP) there how I would dearly like a MRI of my lower

back to see if my " bones " are okay or I still have the horrible nerve

degeneration that I have had since 1990 causing all these problems. (Transeverse

Myelitis) He said " SURE I can order that " !!!!!!! !!! So next week I am having it

done. I am going to ask for a copy for myself, and the pain care clinic. IS

THERE a copy that they only send to Dr.s??? I want the actual one, what should I

expect? Or ask for???? , Deb, Everybody,.. .. HELP!!! What shold I ask for?

I think I know, but sheesshhheees. I am scared to death. AND happy at the same

time. Silly, isn't it. This MRI may tell me if my " nerves have just gone

haywire " OR " my bones are degenerating " in some way.

The " nerves have just gone haywire " quote comes from the Dr. House show....

first time I have ever heard the disease mentioned on TV. Course you have a 1 in

3 million chance of getting this, effects children and young adults in there

30's. Lucky me. Sorry for the long post. I just never thought I could get an MRI

on some kind of insurance, without my " Doc " asking for it. I should of asked for

it long ago...

in NH

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

 

As I've said before I never take it offensively when someone questions what I

say. I say it should be encouraged. When you question something one of two

things happen 1) You can figure out if  someone is wrong or 2) You get a better

understanding and learn something. To me it's  no lose situation my friend!

 

So I actually sat up for some time last night making notes about this. The

comment I made last night was a very generalized version of what I'm thinking

of. The way I started to set it up on paper was in a formation, I don't know the

term, but it startes with a full neurologicl exam. Anyone who has moderate to

severe neurological symptoms goes to the category where you first have MRI, CT,

discography, nerve conduction tests (all of them).

The second group splits off where mild to no neurological symptoms pts go

through a series of steps. The first group does too, but the second does not

start with tests.

It's complicated and I only started working on it last night. With the plan that

I'm starting to lay out, if followed...it should lead to the following :1)

Finding the true source of pain right off (not after years of other modalities)

2) Set a national standard of care (I see on here that everyone is told so many

different things by their providers) 3) Decrease healthcare costs 4)Pt to feel

relief of symptoms sooner, as the true source of pain will be found sooner 5)

the process will reveal a true surgical candidate which will then make surgery

more successful.

 

Anyway, question me all you want. I've learned so much that way...always

question! Even your doctors!!!

 

---

From: cathy mccarthy <bbhorsetack@ roadrunner. com>

Subject: MRI

spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com

Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 6:51 PM

Have a few questions. I used to have very good insurance, BCBS, and I have

always thought I should have another MRI done on my screwy messed up lower back.

Doc always said NO not necessary. Like a dummy,... I always said " okay " . Now

back is causing very weird things and alot of pain. Cannot afford Blue Cross

anymore since I am 50, rates went up to $650 a month, and my business is doing

terrible. Had to drop it.

Now on medicaid, and seeing a WONDREFUL pain clinic " Paine Care Center " in NH,

which a nurse in my DRs. office referred me to, after I had seen my Doc one day

and leaving the office in tears....she took me asige and told me about them. I

look and act " NORMAL " and hide my pain..... but it is still very much THERE.

Pain clinic has been great. I do not think they make a whole lot of money from

me for them since I am now on Medicade, but they are great. I mentioned to the

guy I have been seeing (an ANP) there how I would dearly like a MRI of my lower

back to see if my " bones " are okay or I still have the horrible nerve

degeneration that I have had since 1990 causing all these problems. (Transeverse

Myelitis) He said " SURE I can order that " !!!!!!! !!! So next week I am having it

done. I am going to ask for a copy for myself, and the pain care clinic. IS

THERE a copy that they only send to Dr.s??? I want the actual one, what should I

expect? Or ask for???? , Deb, Everybody,.. .. HELP!!! What shold I ask for?

I think I know, but sheesshhheees. I am scared to death. AND happy at the same

time. Silly, isn't it. This MRI may tell me if my " nerves have just gone

haywire " OR " my bones are degenerating " in some way.

The " nerves have just gone haywire " quote comes from the Dr. House show....

first time I have ever heard the disease mentioned on TV. Course you have a 1 in

3 million chance of getting this, effects children and young adults in there

30's. Lucky me. Sorry for the long post. I just never thought I could get an MRI

on some kind of insurance, without my " Doc " asking for it. I should of asked for

it long ago...

in NH

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi bee

> just had results from mri on neck & shoulder , a couple of mild bulges ,

narrowing,mild / moderate Wear & tear on shoulder .... is there anything you

can suggest regards this .

+++Hi Lee. Why was an MRI done? " Proper nutrients " (this diet plus

supplements) builds up muscles and tissues in any area of the body, along with

healing and normalizing the entire body.

Bee

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi bee

> i had the mri scans done as i have had the tingling in my shoulder on & off

for 6 years , then got in my face did not know anything about Candida etc....

then the last 6 months been getting a snapping like an elastic band twanging in

shoulder with certain movements .. been Drs chirio / & phsio . they said it was

working on pc etc . thats why i had the scans to see what was going on .

+++Hi Lee. Thanks for explaining it.

Bee

[Guest guest]

Better late than never?? Sorry for the delay in my reply... Thank you , I

sent you a note offlist. I am keeping tabs on everyone, and praying for each of

you each day. When I get settled (somewhere) I am writing a series of articles

about pain Doc's who lost their licenses in the last five years for " over

medicating " chronic pain patients. I am interviewing five that I know of, there

are fifty three on my contact list. (sigh) I will post them somewhere, and hope

folks get some enjoyment or at least the knowledge that for those of us who are

coping are not alone.

As of this moment, I am homeless, in the absolute meaning of the word. I will

keep in touch via wireless, but I thank everyone for any extra prayer they have

to offer, and know mine are yours, too. (Any one have a tiny farm for

rent/sale?? *s*) Your posts continue to inspire me. Thank you for letting me be

a part of you all..

Blessings to all, and hope remain our companion.. Lotus

MRI

My first experience in an MRI sent me into a full blown panic attack. I was

afraid, even though I knew better, that the harrington rod in my back was going

to be ripped out of my body. It didn't happen. Now I just lay there and listen

to the whirr whirr whirr; ca chunk ca chunk ca chunk; click click click;

buuuuzzzzz. It's rather rhythmic.

Lotus,

I'm glad your GP gave you something to help get through the move.

Unfortunately, you can't toss the teen in the trash. Believe me, I have 5 grown

children, and thought about that many times myself.

Have a glorious day,

[Guest guest]

Well, MRI is Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and I think the scanner generates

quite a large magnetic field, which many ES people are sensitive to. So you

could see an increase in symptoms. Though I think in the past I saw one or

two posts frompeople in the group who hadn't been affected. As usual, luck

of the draw on what affects your personal system.

Ian

_____

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of

furstc0404

Sent: 14 September 2009 21:04

Subject: Re: new electrosmog detector

This is so true, Mark, I always feel much better outside,

huge difference.

Nevertheless, it would be interesting to record the transmission

level and make notes as to frequency " tolerable "

I am having an MRI on Thursday, could this cause an upsurge

in symptoms?

A few years ago, I had an MRI, and noticed worsening then.

Anyone else with this??

>

> > Well, first of all, in order to start the healing process, you should be

> > in an elektrosmog-poor environment.

> > And that can only be determined with some sort of detector.

>

> Well, I think some of us can determine if we are in a low EMF area

> simply by looking around, or simply by how well we feel...

>

> Marc

>

[Guest guest]

Could an MRI also be the cause of ES for some?  When I was injurred by the mold

exposure I had all these tests done including an MRI. Hmmmm .  LOni

From: Ian Kemp <ianandsue.kemp@...>

Subject: RE: MRI

Date: Monday, September 14, 2009, 4:28 PM

 

Well, MRI is Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and I think the scanner generates

quite a large magnetic field, which many ES people are sensitive to. So you

could see an increase in symptoms. Though I think in the past I saw one or

two posts frompeople in the group who hadn't been affected. As usual, luck

of the draw on what affects your personal system.

Ian

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From: groups (DOT) com [mailto:groups (DOT) com] On Behalf Of

furstc0404

Sent: 14 September 2009 21:04

groups (DOT) com

Subject: Re: new electrosmog detector

This is so true, Mark, I always feel much better outside,

huge difference.

Nevertheless, it would be interesting to record the transmission

level and make notes as to frequency " tolerable "

I am having an MRI on Thursday, could this cause an upsurge

in symptoms?

A few years ago, I had an MRI, and noticed worsening then.

Anyone else with this??

>

> > Well, first of all, in order to start the healing process, you should be

> > in an elektrosmog- poor environment.

> > And that can only be determined with some sort of detector.

>

> Well, I think some of us can determine if we are in a low EMF area

> simply by looking around, or simply by how well we feel...

>

> Marc

>

[Guest guest]

Loni: yep, about tests, are there any to detect mold

in blood, lungs, etc... I live in a moldy appartment

and still do now. It was treated and repainted,

no longer visible, but still there! Fnx,

K

> >

> > > Well, first of all, in order to start the healing process, you should be

> > > in an elektrosmog- poor environment.

> > > And that can only be determined with some sort of detector.

> >

> > Well, I think some of us can determine if we are in a low EMF area

> > simply by looking around, or simply by how well we feel...

> >

> > Marc

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

At 11:08 PM 11/13/2009, you wrote:

>

>

>I had surgery few months ago, but still have pain. My doctor wanted

>to do another MRI. Do I need a contrast or just a regular MRI

>adequate? Also, nerve test. Is it painful and necessary? I am on

>worker's comp. How do I get out of it and find my own doctor that I

>am comfortable with?

That's the doctor's or radiologist call. I would ask the radiologist

which would get the best image. I've had both. Last time there was a

question the radiologist suggested contrast dye, but I have hardware

and that's why they wanted that. Dave

[Guest guest]

At 11:08 PM 11/13/2009, you wrote:

>

>

>I had surgery few months ago, but still have pain. My doctor wanted

>to do another MRI. Do I need a contrast or just a regular MRI

>adequate? Also, nerve test. Is it painful and necessary? I am on

>worker's comp. How do I get out of it and find my own doctor that I

>am comfortable with?

That's the doctor's or radiologist call. I would ask the radiologist

which would get the best image. I've had both. Last time there was a

question the radiologist suggested contrast dye, but I have hardware

and that's why they wanted that. Dave

[Guest guest]

I  am on workers Comp too . Not sure what state you are from, but in NYS you

have the right to go to what ever Dr you want. If you do not want to have a

procedure done , just tell them. You have the right to refuse any procedure.

>

>

>I had surgery few months ago, but still have pain. My doctor wanted

>to do another MRI. Do I need a contrast or just a regular MRI

>adequate? Also, nerve test. Is it painful and necessary? I am on

>worker's comp. How do I get out of it and find my own doctor that I

>am comfortable with?

That's the doctor's or radiologist call. I would ask the radiologist

which would get the best image. I've had both. Last time there was a

question the radiologist suggested contrast dye, but I have hardware

and that's why they wanted that. Dave

[Guest guest]

I  am on workers Comp too . Not sure what state you are from, but in NYS you

have the right to go to what ever Dr you want. If you do not want to have a

procedure done , just tell them. You have the right to refuse any procedure.

>

>

>I had surgery few months ago, but still have pain. My doctor wanted

>to do another MRI. Do I need a contrast or just a regular MRI

>adequate? Also, nerve test. Is it painful and necessary? I am on

>worker's comp. How do I get out of it and find my own doctor that I

>am comfortable with?

That's the doctor's or radiologist call. I would ask the radiologist

which would get the best image. I've had both. Last time there was a

question the radiologist suggested contrast dye, but I have hardware

and that's why they wanted that. Dave

[Guest guest]

Hang in there Shea,

It sounds like you are doing great and everything will turn out ok once you are

able to get everything under control. I do not know personally how you feel,

since it is not me who is dealing with it, but I know how your grandparent's

feel. I have to take my 5 year old son in for MRI's, Cortizone injections,

doctors and eye appointments every 2-3 months, etc. and it does take a toll on

everyone involved. I believe that you can make it through everything though

Love Mandi

>

> So we took the long drive up to emory. We stopped at the cafeteria for a quick

> snack and then we checked in with Radiology. We filled out our paperwork and

> then they had to check my braces to see if they needed to take them off for

the

> MRI but that wasn't needed. Then they put numbing cream and clear bandaids

over

> it to let it take affect. ThenI had to pee in a cup (whats new?) and change

> into the gown.

> We just waited in our room and watched a show on Animal Planet on puppies. It

> was great to watch a show with tons of footage of cute fuzzy puppies it calmed

> me down a lot. After, that I got a numbing spray, I got to spray it and trust

me

> I sprayed A LOT of the spray They put the IV in and soon after that I was

> ready to go get it all over with. I told my granparents that I didn't want

them

> there. But only because I know that they would've lost it and began to cry and

> that wouldn't help me in any way.

> The way I had to watch the movie was strange. The projector projected the

> movie so that the movie was on the wall behind me, so they had headphones and

a

> small arch that went over the bed that had two small mirrors. But that means I

> had to watch it all upside down! I still enjoyed the movie once I got used to

> it. My granparents ate dinner at the hospital and after the MRI I did the

same.

> After all the fuss I just wanted to go home.

> It also makes me feel aprehensive to know that I have to do it all over again

in

> two more days and for even longer! Yes, it has made me a stronger person, but

I

> don't really want to be a stronger person. I just want it all to go away. And

I

> know that is what we all want! But, it hurts to know that this is only the

> beginning. On October 31st it will be a year and honestly it has been the

> roughest year of my life. I just think that sometimes bad things happen to the

> wrong people. And I know I don't speak for myself.

>

>

> With loveShea Reasoner

>

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