... Hey I'm Luke. I'm 24 years old and was officially diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting MS on April 4th 2013. Sorry if my story is long, but I wanted to tell it and see if I can get some help. ... (11 replies)
... I believe we need an advocate for us when we are sick and usually, the patient is the worst one to be that. I have a galfriend who saved her husband's life because she was his advocate. ... (20 replies)
... Oh, Blessed, it sure does sound like they are brushing you off. I had to wait two weeks after my first brain MRI, that seemed quite long to me. But the difference is, I got copies of my MRI when I left the test. ... (20 replies)
... I had my mri this morning also. I am just starting the testing process to see what is causing my numbness and tingling sensations. I have my visual evoked response test tomorrow and an eeg on friday. ... (20 replies)
... Neuro about 3 yrs ago. He said based on everything then, he would tend to think MS but he wanted to wait and see what happened in the next year. He is no longer available. But his last words were he thought it was MS. Then I didn't meet the McDonald Criteria. ... (7 replies)
... Shad, yep, I do agree that sometimes test results can be a dangerous thing for us to get without the benefit of educated interpretation. But I still think we are entitled to have them within a reasonable amount of time. ... (20 replies)
... I also get copies of all my test results and on occasion have called the Dr to report abnrmal results. According to HIPPA guidelines you have a right to a copies of your medical records. ... (20 replies)
... I just had my first brain MRI this morning. Aside from the noise, it was a pretty pleasant experience...didn't last very long either. Anyway, before the MRI, my neurologist scheduled me for a follow up but not until Jan 3rd! Isn't that a long time? ... (20 replies)
... Had MRI on Friday and was wondering how long until I should hear something. My neuro got the results on Friday. I don't know what the "procedure" is on this sort of thing. Do I need to call or wait for her? ... (2 replies)
... OMG I can't believe how long you have to wait for an appointment with the neuro. That must suck! My road to a diagnosis started in August 2004. Out of the blue I lost consciousness. ... (19 replies)
... So long story short, I received my MRI results and everything was completely normal. Since my MRI was done just on the brain, and without contrast, I know I am not out of the woods so to speak. ... (3 replies)
... Hey folks hope everyone is doing well! There's so many posts on here I don't even know where to start haha! I apologize for writing ya'll a novel here, but if anyone reads it any input would be so appreciated. Maybe I am just venting here lol!! ... (6 replies)
... actually DO NOT LEAVE THE MRI CENTER without a copy of your films! You have the right to ask for them...they might offer you a CD or films, if you have a choice, take the films...they are easier to read and show more info.. ... (9 replies)
... When they ran me through the MRI, my results were back in two hours, but they ran me while I was an inpatient. Of course my doctor was waiting next door for them, so that sped things up. ... (9 replies)
... I am sorry to hear you are going through all this at such a young age. ... (34 replies)
... Hapless here, but still extending a happy hopeful new year to all. I didn't do diddly squat on the eve. I thought even a nice small dinner...something to celebrate but it didn't happen. Bah! ... (1 replies)
... My primary sent me for a brain MRI and I'm seeing a neuro on Oct.7th. My Mri was 2 days ago and now it's the weekend. How long did you have to wait for results? ... (1 replies)
... If you are getting an MRI in order to dx MS either way, most likely they won't tell you any results over the phone. As I remember, I had an appt scheduled soon after and I had to bring my films. ... (2 replies)
... Thanks, Jayhawk. I appreciate your reply. I am just concerned that it will take another 6 weeks for another test, then another 6 weeks to get the results and so on and so on. ... (23 replies)
... days after birth my problems started. I started getting heart palpitations, chills, really high blood pressure and a sense of doom. I went to the hospital, they gave me antibiotics and said I had an infection. After that my problems only got worse. ... (10 replies)
