The Waiting Game
By Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
Louisville, Kentucky
November 19, 2015 5:37am CST
I was finally able to get the long awaited MRI for my back yesterday. I almost had to beg my doctor and he finally gave in and ordered it. I still don't understand why he was so reluctant to order it in the first place. This is the rheumatologist that I have had so much trouble with recently.
When I was at the imaging place, I had a lady who checked me in since I was there for the first time. When I told her my last name, she said that was her maiden name and she had never run across anyone with that name before. My last name isn't very common. After talking, I found out that she is the cousin of my second exhusband. Now, what are the chances of running into someone I know in such a small town as Jonesboro?
So, off I went to have the MRI done. I have had a lot of MRI's in my lifetime but this is the first time that I was in one that was so small that I was afraid they wouldn't be able to get me out. The top was literally 2 inches from my face and my arms were crammed into my sides. Now, I'm not one who has claustrophobia but yesterday I had to really do some talking to myself so I wouldn't freak out. I made myself calm down and thought about any and everything I could to get my mind off of it. It was the longest 30 minutes of my life.
Now I have to wait a couple of days to know the results. Hopefully my doctor can read the results. I am a bit worried since he couldn't read the MRI I had of my left hip. I had 4 doctors tell me that I had osteoarthritis in the hip and he says I don't and he didn't understand what some of the stuff was in the report. He is also the one who says I don't have RA, that it is fibromyalgia.
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17 responses
@Rollo1 (16676)
• Boston, Massachusetts
19 Nov 15
Anytime I have had an MRI, they have either given me the films or a CD with the films on it. The radiologist should read and interpret the MRI and send that report to your doctor. Your doctor will not have to read the MRI. Call the MRI center and ask for them to send you a copy of the report and inquire about a copy of the films as well. I have a big envelope with years worth of MRIs in it. And find a new doctor or find a specialist.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
20 Nov 15
My rheumatologist has a problem understanding the MRI report from the radiologist. I have been told by several doctors that I have osteoarthritis in my left hip and this doctors says I don't. When I questioned what the report said, he said most of it he didn't even understand. As far as the imaging place, I think I will call them for a copy.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
21 Nov 15
@Marilynda1225 That is exactly what I was thinking. Not a very good sign at all.
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@Marilynda1225 (91115)
• United States
20 Nov 15
@simone10 Seems strange that the doctor has trouble reading the MRI
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
19 Nov 15
hope the results are as positive as possible for you
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
20 Nov 15
@simone10 A second opinion should be invaluable there then - good luck
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
21 Nov 15
@arthurchappell I have already been looking for a new doctor but we live in a small town and there aren't many rheumatologists here.
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@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
20 Nov 15
I think I would start looking for a new doctor if this one can't understand the results. At least get another opinion.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
20 Nov 15
wow, small world, eh? i'm a tad confused o'er yer doc? i thought'cha got rid'f that'un 'n found'ja 'nother? anyhow, i agree with folks below 'n 'd request copies 'f all yer records there. that way yer gonna 've 'em when ya move to that...that...cold place. big hugs!
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
20 Nov 15
I haven't been able to find another rheumotologist yet in our area. We live in a small town. So, until I find another one, I have to go to him as there are some medications my primary won't prescribe. Oh, and we found that we aren't moving after all. Yay!
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
23 Nov 15
There probably are not a lot of rheumatologists around to get a second opinion from. I hope he can manage.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
20 Nov 15
doctors are so hard to deal with these days its like they don't understand anything we tell them. I tried to get certain tests last time and she was set with what I should have. I changed twice already in the past year. I hate it but may have to change again.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
9 Dec 15
Alright i know this is old but still want to know what happened. This doctor is not inspiring me with confidence.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
12 Dec 15
I haven't talked with him yet but his nurse said there was nothing showing nerve problems. When I asked if there was anything else that showed up and she said no. I am in the process of getting a copy of the report so I can see for myself as I don't trust this doctor at all.
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@wetnosedogs (1533)
• United States
19 Nov 15
Hope the MRI gives the doctor a definite ruling.
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@wetnosedogs (1533)
• United States
20 Nov 15
@simone10 ,
Sounds like he needs to go back to doctor school.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
21 Nov 15
@wetnosedogs Lol...that's what I was thinking. What doctor can't read and understand the report that comes from the radiologist?
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@Marilynda1225 (91115)
• United States
20 Nov 15
Hope you get good results from your MRI. I would be so claustrophobic being stuck in that machine for 30 min.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
19 Nov 15
As I read this the only thing that popped in my mind is maybe its time to get a new doctor. If he's your specialist you could talk to your GP and tell him what this guy is saying/doing and maybe get a better one.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
21 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate I may have to go that route at least for a second opinion. It's about an hour and a half drive.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
20 Nov 15
@simone10 That's a long drive but it would probably pay off in the long run.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
19 Nov 15
I hope they get enough information from this MRI to be able to properly diagnose and treat you!
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