Hi there

I am scheduled for second opinion with MAYO in Phoenix in August. When scheduling they stated I would need new MRIs, x-rays and bone density study. I had just had an MRI done in December, and was having a hard time getting my insurance to approve another one just for a consultation.

I managed to get through via phone to the nurse of the physician I’m seeing and she said don’t worry about it, bring what you have on disk, and then the doctors will order any additional films if they need them.

I would not go out of my way to get an additional MRI since it seems to be quite the process for you with your pacemaker.

Good luck and fingers crossed you will find an answer to your pain issues.