Twelve years ago I was in an MRI machine for approx. 1-3/4 hours the first night and almost 4 hours the second night. It was a nightmare and they turned me claustrophobic. Then....about one year ago....I had to go again for my lumbar....they gave me a little sedation, wrapped me in a warm blanket, gave me ear plugs and I fell asleep....I was only in there for approx. 30 minutes. The new machines are wonderful...! I guess you need to ask how old their machines are to know how long you will be in there. Topamax was also a nightmare for me so be really careful with that stuff. My entire body vibrated so badly it drove me nuts. The appetite suppression you get from taking it just wasn't worth it for me.....I'd rather be pleasingly plump than vibrating out of my skin constantly. The vibrating stopped completely about two days after I stopped taking that med. Chiropractors are a blessing for me. I only go when the pain gets so bad I can't control it with pain meds at all....that tells me something is "out" and I need that adjustment. They usually use a heavy heating pad to relax your muscles before the adjustment....found out I can't take that.....it's too heavy for my lumbar...so we now just skip that part.....I don't get into their gowns either........ I just get on that table, have him adjust me and I'm outta there. :-) Hugs, Lynn In a message dated 11/13/2009 8:56:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
What I don't get is that if it was a question of up-to-date technology, there would be more people reporting the same time lines...makes me wonder if the quality is of any good... It's something I really want to look into, if anything, for curiosity's sake. Laura On 13/11/2009 7:20 PM, Barbara Alma wrote: <WBR>Wow Laura, maybe your provider has much more up to date technology than mine, but that's such incredible difference. I had my last done last year or earlier this year, not sure. She ordered upper and lower thoracic an d that took at least an hour and a half I think. The then decided to order a cervical one and that was at least another half hr. She didn't like what she saw, then really didn't like what she saw, but I wasn't about to go into surgery for any corrections as long as I'm able to function at this level. Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA -----Original Message----- From: Laura Beaudin _<[email protected]>_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: Barbara Alma _<[email protected]>_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Fri, Nov 13, 2009 9:33 am Subject: Re: [TMIC] Topamax Top of the head to sacrum, I was in 30 minutes tops. Perhaps technology is changing? Dunno... On 13/11/2009 3:58 AM, Barbara Alma wrote: <WBR>It depends on where they are scan When I had upper and lower spine done they scheduled 2 hours, otherwise only 45 minutes. It actually took a bit longer, as they kept having to restart since I'd go into spasms, lol. Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA -----Original Message----- From: Laura Beaudin _<[email protected]>_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Cc: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Thu, Nov 12, 2009 10:53 pm Subject: Re: [TMIC] Topamax I don't understand how most hospitals do their MRIs in 2 hours (give or take), but the most time I've ever spent in one is 30 minutes..and that's when I did it with and without contrast...? Laura On 12/11/2009 7:35 PM, Laurie Zissimos wrote: Had my annual evaluation with Dr Kerr yesterday after a 2+ hour MRI. The MRI preliminary report says there is "no evidence for abnormal cord signal to suggest transverse myelitis". I was blown away to learn that the myelin had all "regrown" after 4 years. Of course, I still can't walk without a walker and that is only for ten minutes. Then I revert to the wheel chair. I assume now all I need if for the nerves to reconnect, lol. I would be happy to receive comments on this report as I am still baffled about the myelin. I thought the loss of myelin was the cause of the paralysis. Dr Kerr also recommended that I start taking Topamax because I complained about the weight gain associated with the Lyrica. The side effects are kind of scarey. I wondered who was taking it and what their experience had been. Looking forward to all responses. Laurie in Baltimore -----Original Message----- From: Amanda Diskey _<[email protected]>_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Thu, Nov 12, 2009 3:14 pm Subject: [TMIC] Fw: chiropractor ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Amanda Diskey <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Thu, November 12, 2009 3:14:13 PM Subject: chiropractor Does anyone here use a chiropractor or know if it is safe? My shoulders and neck hurt so bad, and I was wondering if it might help me. the lady i talked to also does massage which i will definitely do, but i was wondering about the getting adjusted part. it seems a little scary to me though. any advice or thoughts? thanks amanda
