Guest guest Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yesterday I went to the new Rheumy's office for MRI's of my hands. That plus x-rays of the hands arae supposed to tell him how active the RA is. The device is a portable MRI machine that has a recessed part in the center for your hand and wrist and is adjustable for size or shape. There is a block of foam that's strapped on top of the hand to help keep it from moving and a recliner with ottoman. No tv or other intertainment, and each hand test is one 8 minute and one 13 minute segment per hand. I didn't have much trouble with the right hand, but when it came to the left, that's the one I ripped bicep muscles out of, and it's still very badfor use and really painful most of the time. Along with the lower back damage I've been suffering, it really tortured me to stay in place that long. The left arm was almost useless and I thought of having Betty drive us home, but I did manage to keep it functional. As soon as I got home, I grabbed a Soma and Xanax and stretched out in my recliner. I hope I can get along without doing that ever again! It's no fun at all. Now all I have to do is get my hands x-rayed. The hospital he sent me to wanted $646 for my co-pay for the 2 simple x-rays. They are nuts to think I'd pay that much. It would mean $3200 total bill. Something's wrong with that picture. -- Dennis in eastexas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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