Frustrating

[phoenixnz]

My mother had an appointment with the specialist yesterday to go over the results of her MRI.

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[thekiller00]

I don't know what it is, but I hope you find someone who can help and figure out what is wrong.

[phoenixnz]

Yeah, me too. It's really frustrating when the doctors just don't know and don't seem to care enough to push for answers.

[malugargula]

I have no idea :(
But I'll pray so you can find someone who can help her
Hugs

[phoenixnz]

Thanks hon.

[me_ya_ri]

That sounds really bad and sadly I have no idea what it might be. :( I hope that you guys find some sort of treatment and diagnosis soon, sweetie!

[phoenixnz]

Thanks Mary, I'm hoping some answers will come along soon.

[bradygirl_12]

I know this might sound dumb as even the doctors aren't sure what the trouble is, but have you checked Web MD? Maybe you could get some idea of the problem if you visit that site.

Sorry, that probably isn't much help. *hugs*

[phoenixnz]

I did. When I put in her symptoms, it came up with lupus as one possibility, and I told Mum. Hopefully she'll do some research.

[bradygirl_12]

I got the same thing! Don't always depend on doctors. I had chickenpox years ago and the doctors were baffled as to what it was at the ER. They took samples and their test results came back days later. When I got home I went to my family doctor and he took one look at me and said, "You've got chickenpox!" So some doctors are not always up with things. Research might turn up some things for you and your mom. Good luck! *hugs*

[mari2anne]

I WORKED WITH A WOMAN WHO HAD SOME FORM OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (SORRY ABOUT THE SPELLING) WHO WAS ALWAYS IN PAIN ESPECIALLY HER JOINTS, AND SHE RECEIVED 'INFUSION' THERAPY EVERY SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS TO ALLEVIATE THE PAIN AND TO SLOW THE ARTHRITIS PROGRESS. SHE ALWAYS TOOK A DAY OFF WORK FOR THE INFUSION INJECTIONS AS IT TOOK SEVERAL HOURS AND SHE TRIED TO GET IT DONE ON FRIDAYS SO SHE COULD REST OVER THE WEEKENDS.

Sorry, didn't mean to do all caps.

Has your Mom been checked for bone cancer? I know that sounds scary, but her not being able to stand being touched makes me think scary stuff.

What were they looking for in the MRI?

[phoenixnz]

No worries about the caps, and you spelled it right :D

I don't think it's rheumatoid arthritis though. I don't think they've considered bone cancer. I don't know. We still think there's a connection to the accident she had seven years ago. She still has a plate in her pelvis. I don't think the bone's ever really healed.

The MRI was to see what was causing the swelling - see if there was any fluid there.

[mari2anne]

WHAT IS THE PLATE MADE OF? There are in some people reactions / sensitivities to titanium and other metals.

[phoenixnz]

I'm not sure. What sort of reactions?