worryworttx
08-09-2004, 02:18 PM
I had my MRI done on Thursday of last week and the wait is the hardest thing to me...I am hoping that it is nothing, but wanting answers to why my vision is messed up...(no reason for it, I do wear glasses for working on the computer) I woke up this morning and I swear it took my 30 minutes to focus on things...I am tired of burning my mouth with food, I can't feel whether my shower water is too hot until it is too late...the dropping of things, the frequent mis-spelling of words...I used to be about an 80 WPM typist and now I am doing good to do 40 and that is with stopping and seeing what I have mis-typed.
Ladies, do you think that this could all just be in my head from stress? My stress level was tremenodous a couple of years ago, but since my Mom's death it has eased up...the only real stress that I have is $$ issues, with quitting my job last year and then coming back this past year...I make really good $$ but when I took a leave it took its toll on my pocket book...I have no energy for anything (my husband is getting upset in that department, but doesn't put too much stress on my about that).
I just can't believe that this is all in my head...
how long does it ususally take to get your results from an MRI, I did have it with contrast...
Thank you again, to all that can put things in perpective.
Bec :wave:
Ladies, do you think that this could all just be in my head from stress? My stress level was tremenodous a couple of years ago, but since my Mom's death it has eased up...the only real stress that I have is $$ issues, with quitting my job last year and then coming back this past year...I make really good $$ but when I took a leave it took its toll on my pocket book...I have no energy for anything (my husband is getting upset in that department, but doesn't put too much stress on my about that).
I just can't believe that this is all in my head...
how long does it ususally take to get your results from an MRI, I did have it with contrast...
Thank you again, to all that can put things in perpective.
Bec :wave:
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elecchic1022
08-09-2004, 03:14 PM
Hi Bec,
The wait for the results will drive you crazy!
What I did was waited about 4 business days, then I called my doctor's office to get the results. It seems as though there is no urgency for the medical professionals to let you know how your life is going to turn out, unless it is a life or death situation.
You could try calling your doctor today to see if results are in. That is what I would do if you feel like you could climb the walls with this waiting.
Let us know how you make out!
All the best,
Chrissy
p.s. I'm sure nobody on this board thinks that this is all in your head. You know your body best. If something isn't right, you know it!
The wait for the results will drive you crazy!
What I did was waited about 4 business days, then I called my doctor's office to get the results. It seems as though there is no urgency for the medical professionals to let you know how your life is going to turn out, unless it is a life or death situation.
You could try calling your doctor today to see if results are in. That is what I would do if you feel like you could climb the walls with this waiting.
Let us know how you make out!
All the best,
Chrissy
p.s. I'm sure nobody on this board thinks that this is all in your head. You know your body best. If something isn't right, you know it!
kwilson
08-09-2004, 03:33 PM
Hi Bec:
I would call your doctor's office today to get the results. I had my MRI results back in one day. Actually, I called the radiologist where I had the MRI done and they faxed my results to me. I am like you, waiting for a definite answer. I am scheduled for two more tests, an EMG and spinal tap. More tests and more waiting. This is very frustrating. Please let me know how your MRI turns out.
Take care.
K Wilson
I would call your doctor's office today to get the results. I had my MRI results back in one day. Actually, I called the radiologist where I had the MRI done and they faxed my results to me. I am like you, waiting for a definite answer. I am scheduled for two more tests, an EMG and spinal tap. More tests and more waiting. This is very frustrating. Please let me know how your MRI turns out.
Take care.
K Wilson
Jewel2
08-09-2004, 04:21 PM
Hi Bec:
I would call your doctor's office today to get the results. I had my MRI results back in one day. Actually, I called the radiologist where I had the MRI done and they faxed my results to me.
I think this is a great suggestion. Then you are actually getting the report straight from the horse's mouth rather than just an interpretation by your doctor (althought interpretation is often needed).
I believe you. I know that stress can cause a lot of symptoms, but yours seem beyond that. Please let us know the outcome.
Take some deep breaths.
Best wishes,
Julie
I would call your doctor's office today to get the results. I had my MRI results back in one day. Actually, I called the radiologist where I had the MRI done and they faxed my results to me.
I think this is a great suggestion. Then you are actually getting the report straight from the horse's mouth rather than just an interpretation by your doctor (althought interpretation is often needed).
I believe you. I know that stress can cause a lot of symptoms, but yours seem beyond that. Please let us know the outcome.
Take some deep breaths.
Best wishes,
Julie
worryworttx
08-09-2004, 06:12 PM
Well, I just got my results, I guess it is all in my head...now I just need to pull myself up and go on with my life...the report stated:
Sagittal T1, axial DWI, FLAIR, T! and T2 weighted images were obtained, after 20 cc. Magnevist, axial and coronal T1 weighted images were performed.
The midline structures are normal. THe lateral ventricles are normal in size and are symmetrical and midline. THe third and fourth ventricles are normal. No focal abnormal signal in the brain is present. The seventh and eighth nerve complexes are normal. Flow voids in the carotid arteries and basilar artery are normal.
Following Magnevist, no enhancing lesions are present.
Impression: Negative MRI examinnation of the brain.
YEAH...I guess it has just been my stress level...and I guess I truely just need to get my mind of off everything...
Thank you , Thank you , Thank you all...
Prayers for everyone...
Bec :wave:
Sagittal T1, axial DWI, FLAIR, T! and T2 weighted images were obtained, after 20 cc. Magnevist, axial and coronal T1 weighted images were performed.
The midline structures are normal. THe lateral ventricles are normal in size and are symmetrical and midline. THe third and fourth ventricles are normal. No focal abnormal signal in the brain is present. The seventh and eighth nerve complexes are normal. Flow voids in the carotid arteries and basilar artery are normal.
Following Magnevist, no enhancing lesions are present.
Impression: Negative MRI examinnation of the brain.
YEAH...I guess it has just been my stress level...and I guess I truely just need to get my mind of off everything...
Thank you , Thank you , Thank you all...
Prayers for everyone...
Bec :wave:
kwilson
08-09-2004, 06:37 PM
Dear Bec:
I am so happy that your MRI came out normal. I am sure you feel a great deal of relief. Stress can do funny things. I would make sure that there would not be a need for you to follow-up with another MRI in the future if you experience any symptoms that concern you.
Take care and best wishes.
Kwilson
I am so happy that your MRI came out normal. I am sure you feel a great deal of relief. Stress can do funny things. I would make sure that there would not be a need for you to follow-up with another MRI in the future if you experience any symptoms that concern you.
Take care and best wishes.
Kwilson
elecchic1022
08-09-2004, 07:59 PM
Hi Bec,
Glad to hear the good news.
Did you get this news directly from your neuro? If not, when do you seen him/her again?
My neuro asks me to bring my MRI films with me on my visits. He goes over them himself, just to double check.
All the best,
Chrissy
Glad to hear the good news.
Did you get this news directly from your neuro? If not, when do you seen him/her again?
My neuro asks me to bring my MRI films with me on my visits. He goes over them himself, just to double check.
All the best,
Chrissy
Jewel2
08-09-2004, 08:50 PM
I, too, am glad that your MRI's are normal. But that doesn't mean you have to give up your pursuit to find out what's going on with your body. But maybe you want to take a step back for a little while, figure out a way to de-stress and see how your body responds.
I still think you should see an Internist and let him/her sort through your symptoms.
Even though your MRI's didn't support an MS diagnosis, please feel free to come here for support. There is quite a collective body of medical info among the members here.
Take care,
Julie
I still think you should see an Internist and let him/her sort through your symptoms.
Even though your MRI's didn't support an MS diagnosis, please feel free to come here for support. There is quite a collective body of medical info among the members here.
Take care,
Julie