I just got my results,
degenerative changes within the AC joints bilaterally as well as within the hands and wrists. Increased uptake is seen in both elbows which may be arthritic in nature as well. There are degenerative changes within the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine. MRI was suggested, but my Dr will not order one(only if I was to have surgery) as he said he does not feel surgery will correct my medical conditions, I want the MRI to see exactly what changes there are. I am just frustrated and tired of living in pain):, on pain management waiting list, gent from physio said he waited 3 yrs to see this Dr, uuugh!

Why won't he order the MRI as a baseline tool. Is he a surgeon only?
A primary care dr could order one.
I agree it would be nice to know how things are looking right now.

Is your Ins provider very picky on approving MRIs and other tests?

Hi Jo*mar, I am speaking about my family Dr, since my surgery did not go well he is just adament(?)that I don't have anymore surgery, he fears the worse for me, he's like I'm not going there right now. He is a awesome Dr and understanding of my symptoms, I know he will eventually order the MRI, I thinks he is more afraid of the end results than I. I am from Canada so I do not have to go thur Ins providers, just have to have the doc fill out the ok forms.
Thanks for your response, Bunz