nellie99
07-31-2004, 04:34 PM
I have an MRI on Monday, and I was just wondering, typically, how long it takes to get the results back. I'm not really worried about having anything show up, but as long as I have to have it done, I guess I'd be curious to know the results. I HATE all this medical junk!
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Jewel2
07-31-2004, 07:58 PM
Hi Nellie,
It all depends on the radiologist who will read them. Most of the time it takes less than a week for them to get a report to your doctor. I always request an actual copy of the report rather than just relying on my doctor's interpretation.
Hope they turn out fine!
:wave:
Julie
It all depends on the radiologist who will read them. Most of the time it takes less than a week for them to get a report to your doctor. I always request an actual copy of the report rather than just relying on my doctor's interpretation.
Hope they turn out fine!
:wave:
Julie
nellie99
08-01-2004, 02:42 AM
Jewel2,
Thanks for the quick response. I have been having a few odd things for a year now, but I never went to the doctor - not big on the medical scene! I had to go in because of pain around my gallbladder, and I just got to talking to my doctor about this other stuff going on. I am really not worried about MS because it really doesn't seem like the problems everyone else has gone through. Actually, my ailments seem trivial after reading this board.
It started last summer with my right arm not doing what I wanted it to do. It was very noticeable when I'd play catch or darts with my sons. It didn't happen all the time, but it was very embarassing. I also tend to drop things when I am holding them with my right hand. This also doesn't happen all the time, but it happens enough to be noticed. I have also had some balance problems here and there. Again, nothing that happens on a regular basis, but it's embarassing when it happens. Now, for the past month, I have had very painful muscles, and they are extremely stiff. I stood on the plane when coming from Italy because I couldn't stand the pain. It seems like it gets worse when I'm sitting, but then if I stand, the muscles in my back become intolerable. I also have had these bright spots in my eyes like when you close your eyes real tight for awhile and then open them. They just come on all of a sudden and then they are gone. Personally, I think everything has to do with poor circulation, but my doctor insisted on having an MRI done.
Sorry to bore you with this. Just gabby tonight, I guess. At any rate, I have my MRI Monday, and my gallbladder function test Thursday. Fun week ahead!!!!!!!
Thanks again for providing the info.
Thanks for the quick response. I have been having a few odd things for a year now, but I never went to the doctor - not big on the medical scene! I had to go in because of pain around my gallbladder, and I just got to talking to my doctor about this other stuff going on. I am really not worried about MS because it really doesn't seem like the problems everyone else has gone through. Actually, my ailments seem trivial after reading this board.
It started last summer with my right arm not doing what I wanted it to do. It was very noticeable when I'd play catch or darts with my sons. It didn't happen all the time, but it was very embarassing. I also tend to drop things when I am holding them with my right hand. This also doesn't happen all the time, but it happens enough to be noticed. I have also had some balance problems here and there. Again, nothing that happens on a regular basis, but it's embarassing when it happens. Now, for the past month, I have had very painful muscles, and they are extremely stiff. I stood on the plane when coming from Italy because I couldn't stand the pain. It seems like it gets worse when I'm sitting, but then if I stand, the muscles in my back become intolerable. I also have had these bright spots in my eyes like when you close your eyes real tight for awhile and then open them. They just come on all of a sudden and then they are gone. Personally, I think everything has to do with poor circulation, but my doctor insisted on having an MRI done.
Sorry to bore you with this. Just gabby tonight, I guess. At any rate, I have my MRI Monday, and my gallbladder function test Thursday. Fun week ahead!!!!!!!
Thanks again for providing the info.
Jewel2
08-01-2004, 02:53 AM
Hi Nellie,
Ooh. I just had my gallbladder removed in January. I feel so much better with it gone, but the first 2 days after the surgery were painful. I hope yours is fine!
Your symptoms could be MS, but they could be lots of other things as well. An MRI is a good place to start. Did your doctor order them with and without contrast? The contrast allows them to better see any active lesions. Do you know what part of your spine they'll be filming?
I'm going to bump up a thread about an MS mimicker called Chiari. Read through it and see what you think. Your symptoms fit that as well. But again, at this stage they fit a lot of things.
Take care,
Julie
Ooh. I just had my gallbladder removed in January. I feel so much better with it gone, but the first 2 days after the surgery were painful. I hope yours is fine!
Your symptoms could be MS, but they could be lots of other things as well. An MRI is a good place to start. Did your doctor order them with and without contrast? The contrast allows them to better see any active lesions. Do you know what part of your spine they'll be filming?
I'm going to bump up a thread about an MS mimicker called Chiari. Read through it and see what you think. Your symptoms fit that as well. But again, at this stage they fit a lot of things.
Take care,
Julie
nellie99
08-01-2004, 08:48 PM
Jewel2,
I don't recall my doctor saying anything about contrast or about looking at my spine. All he said is that I have an MRI of the head tomorrow. I really didn't ask anything about it. Live and learn, I guess:-)
I don't recall my doctor saying anything about contrast or about looking at my spine. All he said is that I have an MRI of the head tomorrow. I really didn't ask anything about it. Live and learn, I guess:-)
californiasunflower
08-02-2004, 11:51 AM
Hi Nellie!
Sounds like you're getting a scan of the brain. Your doc may want to see if your optic nerve(s) are swollen, but even if they are, it may not appear on the MRI. With regards to the "white spots" are they like flashes of light?
Does your vision blur off and on? Any problems seeing? If so, plz have an ophthalmologist exam your eyes.
Some spine conditions can also cause your symptoms as well. Do you have any neck or back problems? (Problem disks?)
Sounds like you're getting a scan of the brain. Your doc may want to see if your optic nerve(s) are swollen, but even if they are, it may not appear on the MRI. With regards to the "white spots" are they like flashes of light?
Does your vision blur off and on? Any problems seeing? If so, plz have an ophthalmologist exam your eyes.
Some spine conditions can also cause your symptoms as well. Do you have any neck or back problems? (Problem disks?)
nellie99
08-02-2004, 03:46 PM
I haven't had any problems with my back that I can recall. My main problems right now are muscle weakness, tingling in feet, legs, arms, and hands, and severe muscle and joint pain and stiffness. I have had some blurry vision here and there, but nothing too notable. I do, however, gets these bright dots floating around once in awhile, and I think that my peripheral vision has gotten horrible. Sometimes I see things off to the side that aren't there - like a streak of something that goes by. It's kind of strange and hard to explain. It really doesn't seem that anything fits MS, but I guess I'll wait to see what the doctor says. I remember having the muscle and joint stuff when I had lyme disease about 15 years ago, and I really thought I had it again. My test came back negative, although my test 15 years ago came back negative also. I was treated for it though, and things seemed to get better.
I will let you know what I find out.
I will let you know what I find out.
californiasunflower
08-09-2004, 09:44 PM
Hi Nellie,
Just catching up on my posting--
The fact that you had lyme disease before is interesting. That can mimic symptoms of MS. I'm sure you have informed your doctor of all your medical history.
The vision problem may be just due to what you've said, but to be on the safe side, I would have the neurologist check your fundi to see if you have any optic nerve head swelling.
Keep us apprised! :)
Just catching up on my posting--
The fact that you had lyme disease before is interesting. That can mimic symptoms of MS. I'm sure you have informed your doctor of all your medical history.
The vision problem may be just due to what you've said, but to be on the safe side, I would have the neurologist check your fundi to see if you have any optic nerve head swelling.
Keep us apprised! :)
nellie99
08-10-2004, 01:40 AM
I don't have the same doctor that I had when I had LD, but we discussed everything. My doctor is a very close personal friend of mine, and it sure helps to make things a little easier to explain and to understand. However, it also makes things a little difficult for some exams :jester:
I had my cervical spine MRI today, and I was a little miffed. They never mentioned anything about using contrast, and after 25 minutes, they yanked me out, screamed at me to not move a muscle, and injected me. I had to go through another 20 minutes of pictures, then they yanked me out again and threw the "brain camera" on, which I already did last week. At any rate, it took two hours, and I just wanted to go home. I have had enough of long appointments. I was just in on Thursday for a gallbladder function test, and that was two hours also. After all this testing is done, I get to have my gallbladder removed, and I'm just sick of it all!!!!!
Sorry for blabbering on and on and on, but I had to vent to someone. My husband is in Iraq, so he has been fortunate enough to escape my rantings and ravings ;) (Although, I think he'd prefer to be home listening to them)
I feel better now!!!!!! :bouncing:
Nellie
I had my cervical spine MRI today, and I was a little miffed. They never mentioned anything about using contrast, and after 25 minutes, they yanked me out, screamed at me to not move a muscle, and injected me. I had to go through another 20 minutes of pictures, then they yanked me out again and threw the "brain camera" on, which I already did last week. At any rate, it took two hours, and I just wanted to go home. I have had enough of long appointments. I was just in on Thursday for a gallbladder function test, and that was two hours also. After all this testing is done, I get to have my gallbladder removed, and I'm just sick of it all!!!!!
Sorry for blabbering on and on and on, but I had to vent to someone. My husband is in Iraq, so he has been fortunate enough to escape my rantings and ravings ;) (Although, I think he'd prefer to be home listening to them)
I feel better now!!!!!! :bouncing:
Nellie
californiasunflower
08-10-2004, 12:00 PM
Hi Nellie,
Yes the board is great for sharing! I truly understand what you mean about how tiring the testing procedures can be. Even when the medical staff is great! The fasting, the waiting for your turn, going through the testing, then the waiting for results. Tiring. Worse when you have to encounter cranky medical staff! I'm glad that is over for you and, hopefully, getting the results will be less time consuming. It is great that your physician is easy to talk with and, I can understand how the familiarity could be awkward during some exams!
Regret to hear your hubby is in Iraq. Hope he comes home soon!
Keep in touch!
Yes the board is great for sharing! I truly understand what you mean about how tiring the testing procedures can be. Even when the medical staff is great! The fasting, the waiting for your turn, going through the testing, then the waiting for results. Tiring. Worse when you have to encounter cranky medical staff! I'm glad that is over for you and, hopefully, getting the results will be less time consuming. It is great that your physician is easy to talk with and, I can understand how the familiarity could be awkward during some exams!
Regret to hear your hubby is in Iraq. Hope he comes home soon!
Keep in touch!