what do you think

[emmybob0]

I have to wait untill Tuesday for an MRI of my brain and my C-spine. The doctor at the "spine Center" saw something there by chance when they did a MRI of my lumbar and T-spine. SInce I didnt have that many symptoms my MD ignored it.

I havent had the headaches, dizziness problems or ear problems but terrible back pain for 7 months and now neck and shoulder pain. I just wanted some insight since I have to wait a week for an MRI. If it was you would you try to demand an MRI sooner?????

[Hursty48]

You sound EXACTLY like me a couple of weeks ago. I was stressing big time about having to wait and absolutely positive I was going to have irriversable paralysis or something worse before someone did something. - however i waited - cause i had no other choice and although uncomfortable - I am here and ok except for not very nice symptoms. I am waiting to see my nuerosurgen now who I spose and kind of hope will want to do more tests before deciding on surgery and what kind etc... and I dont want to wait but I have to. Being so close to xmas and all its like oh geez got to face that as well but as i have seen here lots its a life changing condition and we kind of have to accept and work out how we are going to handle it.........change lifestyle is very hard to accept especially when we are still in diagnoses stage and waiting to find out exactly what is wrong. Waiting I feel is the hardest part. Once you are getting answers you will deal with the outcome and most likely surprise yourself with your ability to handle it.
Best Wishes and hope the wait isnt too long.
Sue

[selmaS]

...unfortunatly we all have experienced the waiting game......unless ur desire to have ur MRI sooner is other than anxeity....u should be ok.....but be prepared, even if the MRI produces a dx...u could still be waiting.....my dx was last Feb....still having different MRi's and tests done......were u given meds to help with the pain?.....u can always geta new MD!!
I was told yesterday by my PC, that it was good that I was a bit pushy....but the medical profession does move slowly...make sure u request copies of ur MRI's and reports.

Good luck
Godspeed
"selma"