Headed for another MRI, today.

glenda_al

10 years ago

Yep, Saturday, and they are open!

It's for my right shoulder now!

Something is wrong and doctor just wants to make sure it doesn't get as bad as my left one!

Thankfully it's a seated MRI.

Last one on the other shoulder was seated and the pictures came out fine!

Very nice people there :o)

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rosebudms
10 years ago
What a way to spend a bright sunny Saturday.
We don't like those machines but are grateful for the help they give us. I had to have a pet scan last week with a chemical stress test. Thank goodness my head wasn't in a tube! Best wishes for a good outcome.today.

The rain seems to have passed now, but it is still cold. Was 42 last night, but a beautiful day now.
wanda_va
10 years ago
I hope you get a good report! Getting old is such a joy--a new ache or pain every day. I envy you the seated MRI as the ones here are the tubes that make me more claustrophobic than I already am.
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Glenda, I think you'll be fine with the open MRI, don't be anxious. The tech will most likely be well trained and make it go quite smoothly - law of averages :), those that are otherwise likely far and few between. I'm mildly claustrophobic and managed a first closed MRI without any major issues, just required patience. When they wanted to do part of it over and I went back, the tech put a blanket over me before rolling me in and I got too warm - that second one I had a little trouble with, but at least now I know if I'm ever in a closed machine again, better to be a little on the cool side than overheated. I didn't ask them to stop and remove me, just wanted it over. You can hold still long enough, just relax and think about something calming - they'll give you cues as to when you can move a little, talk you through it.
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Glenda, steroid shots are a "fix," not a cure. Nothing is. I have had them twice. in my spine.. one month apart back in 2006. Haven't needed any since then, but they did not "cure" me of all of my spinal problems, but were a great relief for that situation. And In my opinion, age has nothing to do with it. I was 82 at the time. That shoulder pain won't go away, or it would have gone away by now, not just gotten worse. The numbing "shot":is no more than a pin prick. After that you will be relaxed and glad that you did it. You may feel a little light-headed when it is over; that is very temporary, if at all. Because my first shot was for my right leg, I had to have some one to drive me home. Second shot was for my left leg, I drove myself home. Since this is your shoulder, I would think it best to have someone drive you home. If you don't have it done, you will probably wish that you did, because it obviously won't get better on its own. Sue
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lindyluwho
10 years ago
It's not bright and sunny in Alabama. It's rainy and dreary. So she might as well get the MRI.

Hope it's something they can fix with PT.
Georgysmom
10 years ago
Hoping for some good news. As they say, growing old aint for sissies!
marie_ndcal
10 years ago
Do hope they find out what is wrong and help you out. Pain is not good for anyone. Sending good thoughts for a good report.
glenda_al
Original Author
10 years ago
No MRI, today! They were running way behind schedule and they said it's hard to catchup when that happens.

I rescheduled for Thursday, and they gave me a $25 resturant certificate for the inconvenience. My choice and I took the IHOP one.

That was nice of them to do that.
hounds_x_two
10 years ago
Sorry for more troubles.
Hoping the MRI leads to answers and easy-to-accomplish fixes.
kathyg_in_mi
10 years ago
A sit up one?! wish I had that 2 weeks ago. Going into that narrow tube with my left shoulder in some kind of holder and the rest of me crunched in the tube was miserable. If I have to have another one I'm going to request a sitting one if they have the capabillities.
glenda_al
Original Author
10 years ago
kathy, I had one on my left shoulder and they fit you into it snug as a bug in a rug, but you are comfortable. They fit you into it with soft pillows. Even have a fan blowing if you request, which I did.

Took about 45 minutes.

I'm claustrophobic and this did not bother me.

Plus I had an excellant attendant!
katlan
10 years ago
Sorry you had to reschedule. I always just want to get whatever test done and over with.

My sister had to have rotator cuff surgery done about 6 or 7 years ago. She said the MRI was horrible. It took over half an hour, she was in severe pain, and was shaky trying to walk afterwards. She said she would never do it again.

Very glad you get the sit in kind next week. Best of luck for a good outcome.
pekemom
10 years ago
After having my left knee replaced in Oct. I had another MRI, on my left shoulder, and it too needs to be replaced but he doesn't want to do another surgery so soon after the last. I got a shot, so far it's not bad...Sorry you need work done too.

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