Long whine/vent ahead

[drloretta]

I had an MRI today. Those of you on MM know the basics, I had a random inconsistency on my last couple of mammograms, probably due to some cysts I have. But due to a test-happy practice and likely a CYA move on their part, the doctors were insisting on an MRI to rule out anything worse. I posted on MM because our portion of the bill is going to be >$700 (thank goodness for an e-fund), all for essentially nothing.

MRI went well until I started heading home. I started feeling like crap: back pain, nausea, feeling like I had a UTI, horrible gas-like pain. I struggled to pick up DD, and told DH he had to come home early because I was doubled over in pain by that point

Called my ob/gyn who ordered the test, as it's the only # I had. The nurse said, "Did they send you home with a contact number?" Nope. "Did they send you home with a list of possible side effects?" Nope. She had to call around to a few doctors to find out what was up. In the meantime I was googling side effects, and found that mine was a rare (<1%) possibility. Nurse calls back and says that she talked to the people at the MRI center. They've never heard of such a reaction, and "it's completely unrelated to the MRI."

Bullshit

So now I'm putting heat packs on my back, attempting occasional food, and feeling slightly better. Dh has had to rearrange his whole schedule, DD is missing out on a book fair tonight, and I just want to be comfortable enough to eat and sleep tonight.

/whine

[rikki]

You poor thing. That sounds absolutely awful. I am so sorry. Are you feeling any better now? When will you know the MRI results? HUGS!

[drloretta]

Everything is better except for the UTI-type symptoms. It's going to be a long night. I'll know results in a day or 2.

[vtdiamond]

Dr. L that is awful, I'm so sorry you had such a crappy experience. Sounds like crappy care on the behalf of the MRI people.

Hope you're feeling better today.

[drloretta]

I woke up feeling fantastic! And hungry. DD's first question this morning was if I felt much better, and I said yes! Thanks for all the good thoughts

[liveintheville]

Sorry! I'm late replying. (seriously, wth proboards?) But I'm glad things are better DrL!