@change25, @becsbuddy and all....
Glad you got through the MRI ok. Fun, eh? A very valuable tool for the medical community. I've learned after testing, a phone call from one of the medical staff or physicians comes soon after the results are known and something unexpected or unusual is found. If the results are normal, I've always gotten a letter within a couple of days and /or nofication via portal. No one does a portal like Mayo, but if an issue is found, you are notified in person. Also, the staff may call to schedule an on-site appt.

I am very persistent now. I believe the pictures, etc from MRI and other tests, are my body and therefore the reports belong to me. I'm a bit pushy now, and live in Florida, The UK has quite different procedures and laws, but I do think it is important for you to follow-up.

You said the hospital said they will send the reports to you GP, right? Suggestion: go to the hospital, to the records department, maybe call first and request copies of your hospital records. You pick them up when ready, in person. I do this every time I'm hospitalized....prior to Mayo Hospital as I only go to Mayo, so they have all my records and only see Mayo docs. But, it is important for you to keep a cc of your medical records at home for when you need them. It's also a good thing for you to read them and understand what's happening in your body.

You are in control of your body and your care! So, take cc of records to your GP or have them delivered to him from hospital....be sure they tell you when the records will be sent. Let them know it's important to get them out asap. Then, contact the GP and see what he can tell you. He may be able to let you at least generalities and then you get the nittty-gritty from the specialist. Also, the GP may be able to get you in to speak with the neurologist sooner if he thinks it will help.

I just know you can do things to get answers. Getting the records is important. Go from there and see what you can find out, but 7 weeks is ridiculous in my opinion. And, that's one reason I no longer see any doctors in town other than Mayo docs. Mayo incudes the patient in the care. No secrets, at least I haven't had that issue yet. And, discussions are up front and honest. I ask 'to the point' questions so the docs can't avoid telling me the facts. I also use the internet carefully, but often to learn as much as possible about the tests, results and such. Fewer questions in this head of mine and that's helpful.

Blessings my UK friend. Do your work, be diligent and determined. You have done such a wonderful job taking control of your situation. AND, be sure to do something important for yourself today and every day. I mean, get some ice cream, or stop at the coffee house for a latte, or get a new shirt or whatever will make you happy. You're special. Be special to yourself. elizabeth