Thank you for your response. I do feel I'm asking questions I should be asking the doctor here, but I do have one other question. I will try to clarify things with the imaging team but when I rang to see if the date for my appointment/s were showing, as I have a tight diary, I asked if there was one or more appointments. I was told there was just the one. The thing is the neurologist said that MRIs were needed of both my spine and my head, and I assumed this was two different procedures. Can both be done in one procedure, or did I get him wrong? I suppose I need to check exactly what is being scanned for my own peace of mind, but if the spine and brain can be imaged together then I assume that is what is happening. I always think of all these questions too late, when the consultation is over. Thanks if you answer but won't bother you again with this, I really need to be asking my hospital these questions. Fact is though that I've been fighting with them over something else and am scared they'll cancel my appointment because I'm on their case regarding another issue. Have to keep in mind that they are supposed to be professionals. Just want to have the test or tests, get my answers, or not, and move on. Am very grateful one doctor is taking me seriously but do worry about 'office politics' getting in the way. I suppose they are adults, and as a patient I should be able to ask questions, and complain. Thank God for anonymous websites where I can voice anxieties and questions.
Hi there.
Ancillary tests such as MRI are supposed to complement or reinforce a doctor's clinical impression based on the patient's history and physical examination. Some doctors request tests to completely rule out a condition. Your neurologist may be doing either of the two reasons. He may be suspecting something wrong in your cerebellum (the part of the brain that controls balance and fine movements) or he just wants to be sure that everything is OK. I suggest you discuss more of this when you have the time. Regards and God bless...