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Just had an MRI -C Spine 08/27. Results vague over phone.

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jacqueline67972
jacqueline67972

My MRI (head and neck area) was done a week ago and when I called in for the results, the only thing the nurse could tell me was that there was abnormalities when reading the MRI. The doctor won't be in for 2 days to explain the report to me. Should I be worried? I am in excruciating pain (feels like nails being driven in my head/neck 24/7) and he nurse on the phone said she couldn't tell me anything because she's not a doctor. Nothing helps and it hurts to even blink! All sorts of things going thru my mind-, brain cancer etc. I think if it wasn't something the nurse wouldnt have said abnormalities!!!!! Now what?

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  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 jacqueline67972

    Posted

    If it was bad they dont wait at all. So that part is good. Then they will discuss whatever abnormalities with you but they may be abnormalities that mean nothing.
    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67

      Posted

      Most everyone has a bulging disc here or there so if thats it, its whatever. Just saying. 
  • anxietysite123
    anxietysite123 jacqueline67972

    Posted

    Even the smallest abnormality is considered an abnormality.. I do know one thing, they would not wait for the doctor to be in if it was something extremely serious or life threatening, they would have paged the doctor and he would've called you immediately. Try not to worry, but whenever I have to wait I get anxious and feel the exact same way.. Just take comfort until you get the details that it is not anything extremely serious. Feel better.

  • phil76209
    phil76209 jacqueline67972

    Posted

    Abnormalities doesn't just mean worst case scenario. It could be a multitude of things including minor things which just need another look before they can be sure .

    So it won't be long now. Hope you have a good support network around you. If not we are here for support too.

    😃

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