Lump on Left Shoulder

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Thank you for the kind words, I feel that I am nothing more than the people that I serve, and I am proud to being of service to everyone on the group.Regarding your question, that all depends per state, I mean, different regulations in healthcare. If you will be paying for the procedure, then I guess you can have it done anytime. Although, you would have to know how to say the test in specific medical terms like a head CT-scan is ordered as: "Cranial CT-scan" then you even have to indicate if with or without "contrast". First step: Let's go in ascending order, okay, let's not jump immediately to MRI, I suggest to have an x-ray done first and an ultrasound.Request the following:- Xray - Left Shoulder AP view (soft tissue)- Ultrasound - Left

ShoulderFor the other possibilities of the lump on your shoulder, it can also be a "nodule", from a clogged lymph node.Update me with your case, okay? =)From: slmorganadel <slmorganadel@...>Subject: Question for Dr. Tan Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009, 4:20 PM

Dear Dr Tan,

Hi My name is Shanelle.

First i would like to thank you for the time you put in to help women who have suffered from implants and who have been ignored by the medical profession and pushed aside. You have upheld your oath " First do no harm" and you are a credit to your profession, thank you!!

My story is not unlike the many women on this site, so i wont get to detailed, other then tell you that I had my implants in for 23 yrs, was explanted 1 year ago, I have allot of neurological problems and joint and muscle pain, inperticular I have a hard lump between my left shoulder blade which causes me pain and I feel is the root of allot of my problems as it feels as if it is putting pressure on my spine,I've seen Dr.'s which say it's muscle, my chiropractor say its not muscle or a bone and should have it checked out, Ive tried accupuntcher, pilates and massages to tri and work this thing loose, nothing seems to work. The lump is on the same side of the implant that was torn, is it possible that silicone could of migrated there and formed a capsule around it?

Anyway, the real quetion I have is....can I order a MRI or CAT scan without a Dr.'s order, or do I need one...cause quite frankly I am fed up with them and can't bare to be told its all in my head, or i am seeking for attention again.

Warmest regards,

Thank you for your time, looking forward to your response.

Shanelle