@ryman Many of us here have felt the same way and it is painfully uncomfortable. I will not bombard you with all of the pretty words, preach at you or any of these things I oft hear. You are in a hard place. It is where you are now and I can accept thus.
I do not know your situation. If you are comfortable with sharing more there may be others than can relate to you.

Hello @grandmar

You mentioned you were having one more test to rule out (or rule in) the "tiny dot" in your T-spine. If you are comfortable sharing more about this, what type of test is it? I wish you well and hope that this test is far less painful that the Myelogram CT that you had earlier this week. I would like to know how this turns out. I hope you will post again.

Thank you. It is terribly discouraging. And even more so since my family has pretty much given up. My grandson used to go to apts with me, push for answers and speak up for me. But he has lost interest after so many tests and treatments. He really doesn’t want to hear about it anymore.

@ryman
So sorry you are having so many issues with your family, especially your family.
You should understand that when a disease or illness is not seen on the outside, people don't understand you can still feel miserable.
And when your tests say nothing is wrong (and you know you are), people sometimes feel that you (the generic you) are just looking for sympathy and attention.
Regardless of what your family does or does not believe, continue your search to find someone who can help you.
He or she is out there, you just have to keep searching.

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

@hopeful33250
Hi Teresa,
I am not at all uncomfortable talking about most things.
After all, that is why I am here.
I had a MRI with contrast, of my T-spine.
We hope to be ruling out a tumor.
The test was a piece of cake.
They use a different kind of contrast than they use for a Mylogram.
Plus, in a Mylogram, they shoot the contrast right into the spinal canal.
With a MRI w/contrast, they either inject it or give it to use via a IV.
Funny, the tech told me the report will be ready for the doc by tomorrow, late morning.
When I asked when I can have a copy, they said next week.
Can't I see my own report?
Guess who is getting a visit from me??????????
Surprise!!!!!

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

Grandmar, I hope the test goes well for you and gives some answers.