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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: yardtick on April 21, 2011, 01:17:35 pm
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I went for my annual MRI early Tuesday morning and this morning I received the dread phone call. I go back for round two this coming Tuesday at 1:15 pm. I'm going to need a sedative this time around, because I have nerves on top of nerves. I'm also battling brutal headaches that never seem to go away. It's time to review the medication I'm on when I see the neurologist in May.
Anne Marie
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Praying in Mississippi. Susan
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You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Karen
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Anne Marie ~
I'm certainly dismayed to learn that you've been asked to have your recent MRI scan repeated. I hope that it may just have been flawed in some way and they need better resolution or something - but of course I'll pray that (a) you get through this without any more stress than you already have and, (b) that the MRI shows nothing you'll have to be concerned about.
Jim
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Anne Marie -
I'm hoping for good news in the end.
Is it possible that they just didn't get enough "pictures" or that the pictures they did get were blurry or something?
Did they give you a reason why you had to return?
Jan
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Hi Anne Marie,
I am sorry to hear this, this is so nerve wracking. I know that with the holiday approaching it will be probably impossible to get an explanation as to why they need to do another MRI. It may very well be some sort of error on their part, i.e. they might have missed something. I know exactly how you feel , having gone through the rollercoaster recently, only to find out that there was some miscommunication between the radiologist and the GP. Hang in there. Try to have a good Easter weekend with your family and not to think too much about it.
Marianna
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Wishing you the best, thinking positive. Prayers are with you, Mickey
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Oh Anne Marie ......
I so hope it was a technical problem and not an issue.
Many, many thoughts and prayers.
Clarice
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Crossing my fingers for you - hoping for a technical glitch.
Truly unfortuante with a long spring weekend ahead - unneeded stress in your life.
Thinking of you.
Ann
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Anne Marie,
You know I will be praying for you and will be anxiously waiting to hear how it went.
Laura Lynn
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Anne Marie,
You'll be in my thoughts and prayers also! Take a deep breath, and try not to worry, but enjoy Easter's true meaning, which should be a great comfort to you.
Blessings coming your way,
Jackie
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Thinking of you and praying all goes well.
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I'm sorry to hear this Dear Heart....You know I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I wish you could take an ipod in to listen to music or something. When I went in Buffalo, they piped in music, whatever I wanted. And when the selection ended they asked me what else I wanted. We could learn from our American friends.
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It is going to be okay. We will all be with you in spirit. A cheering squad over in the corner. See us? I am waving...
Hugs,
Sue in Vancouver, USA
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I know that it's nerve racking but we're all here and praying for you.
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All sorts of good wishes and prayers to you.
-Tod
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Anne Marie....my thoughts and prayer flooding your way! :)
Jay
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Prayers that you will be ok
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I know how hard that is to deal with, so sorry. Try to have a good weekend, my family will be praying for the best.
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More prayers coming your way. As said before, hopefully it is just a technical glich.
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AM,
Is it possible the tech fell asleep since they scheduled your test for such a ridiculous hour? ;) Next time, bring some coffee for the staff!
Hope all goes well. We'll all be thinking good thoughts and hoping to hear good news!
Lori
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i hope it is what happened to my wife last year.
she had her mammogram and they called right back and said we need another one. well you ladies can imagine Nancy was off the wall upset. we went in the very next day and her Dr. could see she was quite upset. she asked why. Nancy blubbered it out between crying.
the female Dr. said OMG no!!!!!!!! the new digital imagery shows so much we just didn't get the right side view!!!!!!!!!! there's nothing there Hun...........
but four about 34 hours i had a very agitated female on my hands.......
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Hoping for the same 'excuse' as Cherrypiper's story - the wait is now killing me (between you and MK, I have had enough of waiting today!)
Crossing my fingers.
Ann
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Hope your MRI went OK and without any mishaps.
Let us know the results. You'll be OK!
Maureen
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Hope you are resting well today. I'm so anxiously awaiting to hear how yesterday went. Hope to hear from you soon. ;D
Laura Lynn
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The MRI went, I was injected again with more contrast. They took another 30 minutes of pictures and Lori I actually dozed off for a bit at the end. I'm just waiting ever so patiently for the results. To top things off I have laryngitis and swollen glands. Today isn't great, I'm debating on calling my family doctor.
Thank you for all of the support,
Anne Marie
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Dear Anne Marie, I'm just reading this and thik you surely have heard by now. Lots of people reading this and praying. Whats going on?
Sue in Michigan
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Well I haven't heard anything, but I am seeing the doctor on Monday. I grown a good size lump above my ear and scar :-[ Will post once I know what's going on.
Anne Marie
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Continuing to pray for you Anne Marie
Love Always,
Laura Lynn
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i guess you will find out something today. i hope and pray it is good news.
hang in there, anne marie!
we support and pray for you!
keri
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I saw my Doctor's "Fellow" today because Dr Rutka was booked solid all week and the good news is..... my facial neuroma is stable. Now those on facebook knew I developed a lump above my ear and scar, so I'm told it is probably scar tissue. I'm watching this "thing" like a hawk. It is pliable, it is bulging, it is tender and it is a damn good size. My girlfriend/hairdresser was the one who found it last Tuesday when I was getting my hair done. It wasn't there last month she is sure of it. If there is any growth or this "thing" should go from tender to sore, I'll be calling the doctor. This "thing" is also in the line of where I feel pain when my face acts up and I get the shooting pain that lands behind my eye. Just a little bump in my wonderful facial neuroma journey! ::)
Anne Marie
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Anne Marie,
So glad your results are 'stable' on the facial neuroma! AWESOME!
Thank goodness for your hairdresser finding the lump..
Prayers all around that it shrinks on its own.
Sincerely,
Sue
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Sorry for being so late, but I am so glad your MRI came back with good news. And you are very wise to keep viligant on the bump on your head. Don't hesitate to get your doctors attention when things don't seem ok to you.
Celebrate good news always!!
Kathy
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I'm glad it is stable. Thank goodness your hair dresser was with it and found that lump. It is good that you are keeping watch on it. I hope all will go well. Sandy
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My scalp has been bothering me on my neuroma side, where the lump is. I think it has gotten a bit bigger and it seems more sensitive. My girlfriend/hairdresser is coming over Saturday evening for my 3rd son's 21st Birthday celebration, I'm going to get her to check it out. She is doing my hair a week today so if Saturday is to busy I can wait a few days for her to check it out. My face has been really sore with a pulling sensation up towards my ear and the lump is just above my ear, so I think the pulling sensation may be aggravating the lump. While all of this is happening I get a shooting pain from above my ear, where the lump is, shooting behind my eye. I was told by the neurologist that Lyrica was suppose to help with the shooting and stabbing pain. I'm waiting.......
I'm seeing my family doctor in a few weeks and I am asking for a referral to another neurologist for a second opinion. If the neurologist is suppose to help me deal with pain I think they should have a hands on approach and examine my head.
Anne Marie
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Anne Marie .....
So grateful you are being pro-active on following up with answers to this lump and accompanying pain. You are doing exactly the right thing to stay on top of this and keep seeking answers and treatment. Sometimes it takes third, fourth, etc. opinions to finally get the right answers and appropriate treatment.
So sorry you are having to deal with all of this. Many thoughts and prayers for answers and relieving treatment soon!
Clarice
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Ann Marie,
I agree with Clarice. Keep getting other opinions until you are satisfied and feel confident with that person. I am sorry that you are having to go through this. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy
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I thought I commented on this...right after Clarice...hmmm...maybe that was on FB?? ???
Anyway, I hope you get some answers, and more importantly, RELIEF soon!!
K ;D