Sometimes it pays to put your foot down!

New diagnosis and before diagnosis
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I had my MRI 8 weeks ago, and have had the prospect of MS hanging over my head since December last year. My GP had said to me that if I hadn’t heard anything by 6 weeks after the MRI - to get in touch and she would look it up. I did that yesterday (very proud of myself waiting for an extra 2 weeks!lol) and the message came back that the results had not been posted onto the system yet. I knew there had been a delay for the radiologists looking at it, but this is ridiculous. I had phoned the neuro secretary and a vague “I’ll look into it but we won’t be able to get back to you today”. So I called the neuroradiology seceretary, and put my foot down with a firm hand, I wasn’t grumpy or angry, but I told her how long I had been waiting and how upsetting it was to have waited so long. She was wonderful and very apologetic - explaining it was due to maternity leave that hadn’t been covered etc., and… She called me half an hour ago to say the results are now on the system. I hope that means that the neuro will make a decision soon, and I will know what is going on! I thought I would feel good about it, but actually, I feel like crying, don’t think. I want to find out anymore… :frowning: Leah

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Totally understandable. Yes we want to know what going one, but at the same time, it’s scary. Everyone’s here for you,whatever the results xx

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Good for you, Leah. It’s draining, emotionally, to wait so long for help. Whatever the results, I hope you get the help you need soon, from kind, considerate professionals :heart:

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Thanks Beverly and reiki… Still feeling a bit wobbly today if I am honest, but am hopin that such a quick turnaround on the MRI means that it is clear! Trying to just focus on now and also my holiday next week… I’ll let you know if I hear anything… Leah :slight_smile: