Question about MRI

[underwaterrhymes]

I have two MRIs for this week. One is lumbar and one is pelvic. Can anyone tell me why they're doing them separately?

[orangeblossom]

Like two separate appointments? That seems odd.

I practically had my whole body done all at once. It was torture though, as I'm very claustrophobic, and I was in the machine for a long time.

Either way, I hope it goes well and you get good results.

[Deleted]

There is no reason that they should be done separately, especially considering their anatomical proximity. My only guess was a scheduling issue. You should call and have them done together. There is no way I'd pay two separate copays for that.

[underwaterrhymes]

Sorry, I should clarify.

They're both being done together, but they couldn't schedule me in the middle of the day because they're 2 MRIs. I'm going Friday night instead. It just was weird to me.

[bonquiqui]

The time it takes. You need two slots vs just one. I have the same thing with my brain and cspine

[underwaterrhymes]

Aug 20, 2014 18:18:18 GMT -5 bonquiqui said:

The time it takes. You need two slots vs just one. I have the same thing with my brain and cspine

Okay, that makes sense.

I was just surprised because I thought it would just be one MRI. I didn't realize the tailbone was so complicated.

[bonquiqui]

Aug 20, 2014 18:42:20 GMT -5 underwaterrhymes said:

Aug 20, 2014 18:18:18 GMT -5 bonquiqui said:

The time it takes. You need two slots vs just one. I have the same thing with my brain and cspine

Okay, that makes sense.

I was just surprised because I thought it would just be one MRI. I didn't realize the tailbone was so complicated.

I mean, i would think they could just give you a longer slot midday, because it's not prime time. With mine it takes about 1.5 hours, and they let me come out before round 2. Lol.

I hope all is ok! .

[underwaterrhymes]

Aug 20, 2014 18:46:13 GMT -5 bonquiqui said:

Aug 20, 2014 18:42:20 GMT -5 underwaterrhymes said:

Okay, that makes sense.

I was just surprised because I thought it would just be one MRI. I didn't realize the tailbone was so complicated.

I mean, i would think they could just give you a longer slot midday, because it's not prime time. With mine it takes about 1.5 hours, and they let me come out before round 2. Lol.

I hope all is ok! .

Ugh - 1.5 hours? That's crazy!

Me too. I'm trying not to fret about it.

[bonquiqui]

I am not sure if you will be in head first or foot first, but if you are head first, i can share a tip. I ALWAYS request a washcloth to cover my eyes. I know i could close them, but the washcloth helps. They also play music to help pass time.

Is it with and w/o contrast? Mine are and they take longer.

[Jalapeñomel]

I just waited over two hours for my MRI before I ended up rescheduling for next Thursday. That has nothing to do with your question, does it?

[underwaterrhymes]

Aug 20, 2014 18:52:50 GMT -5 bonquiqui said:

I am not sure if you will be in head first or foot first, but if you are head first, i can share a tip. I ALWAYS request a washcloth to cover my eyes. I know i could close them, but the washcloth helps. They also play music to help pass time.

Is it with and w/o contrast? Mine are and they take longer.

I'm not sure. I had an MRI a few years ago for my knees, and it was with contrast. I have to get there a half hour early, so maybe with contrast?

Thank you for the tip about the washcloth.

[underwaterrhymes]

Aug 20, 2014 18:54:38 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

I just waited over two hours for my MRI before I ended up rescheduling for next Thursday. That has nothing to do with your question, does it?

Ugh. That sucks!

[underwaterrhymes]

chilerellanos - thank you!

[underwaterrhymes]

Aug 20, 2014 19:00:25 GMT -5 chilerellanos said:

Aug 20, 2014 18:54:38 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

I just waited over two hours for my MRI before I ended up rescheduling for next Thursday. That has nothing to do with your question, does it?

How is your back feeling? Getting any relief?

I missed the posts about your back, I think! What's going on?

[Deleted]

Also, take the earplugs. The hum of the machine grates!!

[underwaterrhymes]

Aug 20, 2014 19:03:31 GMT -5 chilerellanos said:

Sorry UWR! I totally hijacked your post! I should have started a new one.

No need. There is no hijacking here.

[Jalapeñomel]

Aug 20, 2014 19:02:00 GMT -5 underwaterrhymes said:

Aug 20, 2014 19:00:25 GMT -5 chilerellanos said:

How is your back feeling? Getting any relief?

I missed the posts about your back, I think! What's going on?

I have Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis, and I need an MRI to be referred to a spine doctor.

The first appointment for the doctor, I waited 3.5 hours and the second time over 4 hours. It was a nightmare.

[underwaterrhymes]

Jalapeñomel - I'm so sorry to see that. Can they do anything to fix it?

[underwaterrhymes]

chilerellanos - OMG, that's awful! What is causing the membrane tear?

[underwaterrhymes]

Aug 20, 2014 20:11:19 GMT -5 @scottydeux said:

I hope everything is okay!

I'm sure it's nothing.

I've just been having a lot of tailbone pain when I sit. I haven't fallen or anything, but my genetic disorder causes spinal / brain tumors in about 25% of the people affected so they want to rule that out.

[swimmette]

Aug 20, 2014 18:18:18 GMT -5 bonquiqui said:

The time it takes. You need two slots vs just one. I have the same thing with my brain and cspine

This. Even when I schedule a foot and ankle MRI it becomes 2 appointments because it takes the full time slot to do each. There's a lot of stuff in our bodies!

[underwaterrhymes]

Aug 20, 2014 20:18:42 GMT -5 chilerellanos said:

Aug 20, 2014 20:12:04 GMT -5 underwaterrhymes said:

chilerellanos - OMG, that's awful! What is causing the membrane tear?

I am a nurse, so I probably did something at work. The symptoms came on suddenly after working 3 nights in a row. I don't know what I did though!

Ugh, I hope they're able to figure it out!

I'm trying not to stress out about the tailbone thing. It could be I'm old and unable to keep up with my toddler.

[Jalapeñomel]

Aug 20, 2014 20:05:35 GMT -5 underwaterrhymes said:

Jalapeñomel - I'm so sorry to see that. Can they do anything to fix it?

Right now I am just going to PT.  They gave me some pain killers, but it sort of just dulls the pain, but it does allow me to sleep. I have muscle relaxers, but I am too terrified to take them and sleep through the baby crying or something.

chilerellanos  that is enraging!  What is the deal with these doctors???  And yes, my shitty doctor diagnosed me with just x-rays, however, it was blatantly obvious that it was the diagnosis (although I don't think that is the be all, end all of the pain...I know that it's disrupting the nerves, since I get shooting pains down my leg), and even to the untrained eye, you could see the fracture and the slippage of the disc.  I hoping that by changing doctors, I will get a better treatment plan then just some drugs and PT and no more 4+ hour waits.