MRI next week

nearlybionic
nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
edited 6. Dec 2012, 09:48 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi
I have been waiting for my MRI appointment for my hips/pelvis and spine. I rang the MRI dept to see how long the waiting time was and they booked my appointment there and then for next Friday 14th Dec. I am glad it will be done soon, but not looking forward to 50 minutes lying on my back on the table.
I am still having the hydro which I love! I wish I could have a pool at home, maybe I should ask Santa!!
The OT from local social services came today to assess me for more aids. I have a prescription for things to be delivered soon.
I am still having pain in my hip, and back with some altered sensations in my right foot/heel. I am struggling with stairs and walking any distance.
Work are referring me to occy health and HR which I am worried about, but can`t do anything about yet. My GP wants to sign me off til the New yr but I said no, just til 18th Dec and I will see how I am, maybe go back on a fit note with restricted duties ??
Pocket duties please for the MRI, as I will need entertaining for 50 mins!!
NB

Comments

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,790
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    50 mins eh?

    Ok a short tap dance, a couple of Christmas carols, some magic tricks and maybe a morris dance??

    Seriouly though nearly I am so glad you have a date nice and soon. The sooner they know what's what the sooner things can be sorted. Occy health can't really make a decison until they know the prognosis either can they really?

    I will be right there with you and so understand your reasoning for not wanting to be signed off into the new year.

    Love and hugs

    Toni xxx
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll be there. Maybe they will play the radio to you - I had Ken Bruce to entertain me in mine last week! I was just too late for Pop Master - gutted!

    Good that OT sorting you out. Try not to worry about work - easier said than done I know.
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Toni
    A tap dance and some carols?? Sounds good, do you do requests?!! For your magic trick can you make my dodgy hips disappear?!!
    Frogmella, not sure about Ken Bruce. I might see about a CD and ask them to play it for me. 50 mins is a long time doing nothing. Too much time to think! Pity it will be too noisy and uncomfortable for a little snooze!
    Its very cold and icy here today as my bones are telling me too. Not venturing out too much today. A day in front of the fire with Christmas films I think :D
    NB
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck with the MRI NB, I will be there to entertain you somehow! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I hope it goes well, NB. I imagine there'll be quite an audience gathered to watch frog's dancing. (I always knew she was just pretending to have arthritis :wink: ) I can't offer any suggestions re music. I've only ever had one MRI and I was so doped up on morphine they could have blasted the 1812 into my ears and I'd have stayed calm and still.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi NB
    I will be in pocket duties..have they definitely said 50 mins...when I had mine I was dreading it...but I just cut off and listened to the music...we will all entertain you...Good Luck with it xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi NB
    I'll be there...in your pocket :wink:
    Good luck

    Love
    Hileena
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,091
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Nearlybionic
    i will be there for you i've had a mri they are very noisy i kept my eyes closed and imagined i was on a beach.
    take care
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx