Had An MRI scan on my knees

sbolam
sbolam Member Posts: 374
edited 22. Apr 2013, 07:15 in Living with Arthritis archive
had an MRI scan on my knees last week, it went rather well, was a little but noisy staying still for 35 mins was a challenge but I managed it. just waiting for the appointment now from the consultant.

hopefully this will show something and can finally have some answers.

Stephen x
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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Stephen again
    MRIs are really good at showing things up that Xrays can miss....I do hope you get the answers you want..I have just sent for a copy of my back MRIs on disc...and other bits and pieces....you have to pay but I cant wait to see them .
    Love
    Barbara
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Keeping fingers crossed you get some answers soon Stephen.............Mariexx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • sbolam
    sbolam Member Posts: 374
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    went to the hospital for the results of the mri and they have confirmed that I do indeed have osteoarthritis in my knees and a damaged cartilage In the right knee, which I have been put on the waiting list to have an arthroscopy to repair the cartilage, he did say that he would not do it if it was for the arthritis alone..

    still at least now I have a firm diagnosis of the problem..

    stephen
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  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad the MRI scan showed what the consultant thought and they have put you on the list for an arthroscopy to repair the cartilage, I've had 2 arthroscopy's it's done in day surgery and you will be up on your feet in no time. As for the conformation that you have Osteo-Arthritis now you will get the meds you need and hopefully will be better on your feet in no time.
  • sbolam
    sbolam Member Posts: 374
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    me too, but with some of the things he was saying I am not so sure. but really what I have to lose. in pain now so. if I am still in pain after nothing lost.
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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,057
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am relieved for you Stephen (did you see your happy birthday thread the other day on chit chat?)

    Love and luck

    Toni xx
  • sbolam
    sbolam Member Posts: 374
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks everyone for you support, I have popped over to the chit chat and posted a message to you all who left me birthday wishes,

    8) :D
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  • sailrib
    sailrib Member Posts: 327
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thats good news that the MRI showed up the damage and you can start the treatment to hopfully be in less pain.

    When I had my MRIs on both my feet, the surgeon said there was no damage but they operated on me anyway as I was in such pain and they found lots of damage. Thats when he said MRIs dont actually show all the damage and for about 10% of people, it shows no damage what so ever.

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