MRI SCAN

[deeaberdeen]

Hi guys

so I finally got my MRI scan yesterday , which was awful
I couldn't do it at first as when they slid me in I felt like I couldn't breath
my stomach hurt with panick
they took me back out let me calm down , then I tried again
this time closing my eyes tight the should time .
they didn't pre warn about the noise though!
My legs felt dead weight whist lying there,
I thought they wouldn't move when I finally got out.
my legs have gotten worse this week , very numb and clumsy
feeling heavy , my walking is very slow. my eyesight varies from day to day .
with blurring and double vision. Getting halos when I'm watching tv
I can see the same image of the tv at the side of the tv at my left ??

feeling hot all the time , although my hands are freezing to touch , the weather has turned freezing this week and I'm wondering if my symptoms are because of this?
the tightness in my chest and not getting a proper breath.

my neuro before MRI scan thinks I have fibro

I do not believe this , !  

What can I expect from MRI results ?
will this confirm MS guys ?

Just needed a rant this week and maybe confirmation about cold
making symptoms appear ?

[deeaberdeen]

Thanks ess,

I have this feeling that the neuro (who specialises is headaches )!
has already decided I've not got MS,  so it'll be interesting to get the results , I believe the results go to the GP that first referred me, so does the neuro follow up from there?
I would like to see an actual MS
specialist , I will wait and see what the results are next week,
I've been referred to ophthalmology by my optician so I'm waiting for that appointment .
I shall keep you posted with the results, I'll ask if I can see the scan I think I'm entitled in Scotland too see them too.
Thanks for encouraging me to keep pushing with this , it's a long slog with this one, I've already had to push the doctors to refer me
the only one that's been great has been the physio who first suspected I might have MS .
Dee

[essdipity]

Hi, Dee. So sorry about your reaction to the MRI. Many people are claustrophobic. If you need another scan, there are measures to be taken to help, including a bit of Xanax, which will reduce or eliminate that reaction.

As to the MRI itself, there's no way to know what the findings will be, yet. In the US, we are entitled to a copy of the actual scan, as well as the report the radiologist makes after reading it. Maybe you can get copies as well. But even that won't be diagnostic of anything, as it's simply what the radiologist sees. He or she won't know anything more about you, including your symptoms.

For total interpretation, a good neuro is essential. I read your earlier posts, and it doesn't sound as if your neuro qualifies as good. MS can appear at virtually any age. Of course I don't know whether or not you have MS, but I do know what a knowledgeable MS neuro is.

No matter what, find a way to be seen by an ophthalmologist. You don't want to mess with your vision!

You live in Scotland, which has the highest rate of MS in the world. There have to be competent doctors there to evaluate you. It's a sad fact, but often polite pushiness is needed in the medical world. It doesn't matter whether or not they like you, as you are not trying to be their friend. What matters is getting good medical help. If your neuro brushes you off, ask for treatment for your symptoms, no matter the cause. Get in touch with your local MS society and ask for help.

Get those elbows out, girl!

ess