Darren1
24-01-14, 16:01
Hi All
My surgery has just phoned me with the results of the private MRI on my neck.
As you all know, I was suffering from Neck pain since May last year and on examination by the doctor he told me that my lymph glands were swollen.
This lead me to google....alot. I drove myself crazy, I went through blood tests, xrays and eventually a head to toe CT scan. It was all clear.
However, I still not happy because I still had this neck pain which was unexplained. I pursued a private MRI scan because I could not let it rest in my mind. I had convinced myself that my glands were swollen because of a melanoma on my leg that had spread right through my body.
I read articles of people with neck pain that eventually found out they had melanoma or other cancer that had spread.
I decided to have the MRI and draw a line in the sand once and for all.
I am pleased to say the MRI report found no abnormalities. No structural or tissue abnormalities, all bones and joints unremarkable.
I feel I finally have some evidence I can use to move on with my life. My doctor discontinued my diazapam two weeks ago but in the lead up to these results what is most reassuring is that I feel in my heart I started to believe the results would be negative.
I had a bit of a panic yesterday because the clinic told me my results had come through but doctor hadn't yet commented and asked if I wanted to book an appointment. But I stayed calm, and today I have had the best news.
I do not regret having the scan, I have no idea why I went through this period in my life. I am starting physio very soon for the neck pain.
Thanks to all the support on here, nicola, auntmaggie, LE, kate and Joel, fishman and everyone i haven't mentioned. I hope i've helped support a few on the way too.
I never want to go back down this road again and certainly am keeping off google!!!
My surgery has just phoned me with the results of the private MRI on my neck.
As you all know, I was suffering from Neck pain since May last year and on examination by the doctor he told me that my lymph glands were swollen.
This lead me to google....alot. I drove myself crazy, I went through blood tests, xrays and eventually a head to toe CT scan. It was all clear.
However, I still not happy because I still had this neck pain which was unexplained. I pursued a private MRI scan because I could not let it rest in my mind. I had convinced myself that my glands were swollen because of a melanoma on my leg that had spread right through my body.
I read articles of people with neck pain that eventually found out they had melanoma or other cancer that had spread.
I decided to have the MRI and draw a line in the sand once and for all.
I am pleased to say the MRI report found no abnormalities. No structural or tissue abnormalities, all bones and joints unremarkable.
I feel I finally have some evidence I can use to move on with my life. My doctor discontinued my diazapam two weeks ago but in the lead up to these results what is most reassuring is that I feel in my heart I started to believe the results would be negative.
I had a bit of a panic yesterday because the clinic told me my results had come through but doctor hadn't yet commented and asked if I wanted to book an appointment. But I stayed calm, and today I have had the best news.
I do not regret having the scan, I have no idea why I went through this period in my life. I am starting physio very soon for the neck pain.
Thanks to all the support on here, nicola, auntmaggie, LE, kate and Joel, fishman and everyone i haven't mentioned. I hope i've helped support a few on the way too.
I never want to go back down this road again and certainly am keeping off google!!!