thanks for all the neuro advice everyone....I was thinking about saying
something to him but I didn't want to alienate him, but he has alienated me so
I think I will. Just want a doc that sits back in his chair, smiles and says
'so how are you today Krissy?" making me feel like I'm his only patient.
I did shop around locally for mri's and one place was $300 cheaper but wanted
$400 up front! and then would not bill me for the rest...or do payment plans! I
couldn't do that...so i opted to go to the hosp my neuro uses for $1000 and
had them bill me in installments....I guess his theory is that anytime i feel a
slight change, he says "ok you just bought yourself and mri"....yes I know he
wants to make sure ms isn't setting in, but maybe he needs to read up more on
tm and know that sometimes we do indeed have these little regressions....and
mine are minor and usually go back to where I was before the regression.
~Krissy~
We are all in this together, by ourselves.
- Lily Tomlin
~I'm In pretty Good Shape
For the Shape I am in~
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Now, regarding MRI's expenses. I think I've already mentioned this but I'll
repeat because it really intrigued me: At the hospital two years ago, my
roommate was visited by her very loquacious doctor. Among other things, he was
discussing MRIs and told her point blank that you should shop for them. Make
calls and negociate until you find one reasonably priced, he said. Hospitals
and clinics are willing to listen. It really sounded like he meant it.
Anyone game? I'd love to hear if it works.
