4cm in Pacific Northwest,
I do not know how I missed your post. Actually I do, I was on my way to New York City for the long weekend. I found your post to be very informative. I live 1hr away from Toronto. It is comforting to know that here in Canada we do have outstanding facilities. You are correct about "working the system". I've been waiting since July 10th to have a MRI. The Dr office faxed the request thru July 19. I needed to get a copy of the previous MRIs for 2nd & 3rd opinions. I called the hospital on July 28 for the CD and inquired when my next MRI appointment was. I was told to call back the following week. I forgot and called on Aug 13th. The appointment was set for Nov 19th. I was upset and told the lady it isn't her fault but I'm suppose to have a MRI every 6 months. I explained my ENT washed his hands of me and referred me to a neurosurgeon, who got me confused with another patient. I am going to see another specialist in Toronto and I need the MRI as soon as possible. She asked me to hold, and she came back on the line and asked if I could be there for Fri Aug 17th @ 7:10 am. I told her I'd be there with bells on. I thanked her profusely. My husband works @ a different hospital. If I wasn't able to the MRI at the hospital were I had the previous two, my husband was going to use "his connections".
This whole AN journey is frightening. I'm still not as calm as a lot of the other people who are on the same journey. The headaches, the metallic taste in my mouth, the numbness and the fatigue at times are very distressing. The support I have received from this place is amazing. Canadians, Americans and those who post from all over the world a comfort blanket for me. I can't seem to know enough about AN. I'm amazed at the knowledge on this forum.
Thak you to all,
Anne Marie
