Not Diagnosed yet but searching for answers...

[Lizard]

Michelle,
You will be in my thoughts and prayers until you FINALLY come to a conclusion...hopefully no AN, but if you do have one after all, where here 

Hang in there!
Liz

[michelle]

My MRI is scheduled for Monday morning at 9am. I'm nervous.

[nanramone]

michelle - I'm glad to know you're following through with all of this in spite of the stress - keep us updated.

[michelle]

Thanks for the encouragement. Of course I just hope, hope, hope that they find NOTHING. I can live with these symptoms forever if I know that I don't have some kind of brain tumor causing them...My worst fear is that it's something worse than an AN. I know that's not likely. I will be thankful to finally stop wondering.

[nanramone]

I know this is a very difficult time. Having made the MRI appointment, see if you can find a way to relax throughout this weekend. It's summertime! Have some fun, and you will find out about your circumstances later, ok?

Just find at least a few moments of peace, so you can relax. It's important.

[jazzfunkanne]

hi michelle, ive just started reading your posts , good luck for monday and let us know how it goes, about the sudfed i used it for years before they found out i had a AN, so doctors dont know it all. x

[suboo73]

Michelle, 

Hi and a belated welcome to the Forum!
I originally came to this site, as my sister (aka BigSister) had been diagnosed (quickly) with an AN.
Me - i went to 2 different ENTS over the course of 12+ years with inconclusive audiogram results, so finally gave up on going - UNTIL my sister's diagnosis.
I said 'What? I have been describing the same symptoms all this time!'
So i went to a major medical center, had another audiogram and then had same 'inconclusive' results.  At this point, i said, "Look, my sister has an AN and i similar symptoms...  I would like an MRI for my peace of mind."  Doc said, no problem, and the rest is history.

In fact, i had the MRI at my local hospital and after waiting for a week, called and got a copy of the report myself.
I was alone, my husband on a business trip.  Believe it or not, i was relieved to read the report - it gave me some answers instead of more questions.

But my point here is this:  I believe knowledge is power and wanted to know what was going on.

Now you have the opportunity to finally get some answers.

I wish you ALL THE BEST tomorrow. 
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Sue

PS.  Possible tips for MRI - if you have not had an MRI before, they can be loud/annoying.  The first one i had done, they didn't have headsets for music (i don't like them anyway, i found out.)  The technician put towels around my ears and i couldn't move my head.  My sister suggested closing my eyes (i am somewhat claustraphobic)  I was so determined to have the test done, i closed my eyes and tried to focus elsewhere.  It worked and i got thru the test.  Have had 2 more since, no problems.

Will be thinking of you tomorrow.  Please let us know how things turn out.  Take care.

[michelle]

Thanks all!

I am not worried about the actual test. I do not have a problem with claustrophobia. I had an MRI as a young teen for scoliosis, and remember just being more bored than anything as it took over an hour, and was difficult at that age to keep still. Now, with 4 kids at home, I'm actually sort of looking forward to being forced to just lay there and do nothing for a little while with no one hanging on me saying, "Mommy, mommy, mommy!" Hehe.

I do feel relieved that I will have an answer soon about whether or not "something" is in there. Hopefully it's NOT, but if there is I'm thankful that I've found this kind, supportive group. You have all been so great, and I'm not even an official member of your "club!" (And, NO offense, but I hope I don't have to join!) ;-)

Thanks again,
Michelle

[moe]

, I'm actually sort of looking forward to being forced to just lay there and do nothing for a little while with no one hanging on me saying, "Mommy, mommy, mommy!" Hehe.

So true! I was soo tired prior to my diagnoses, and just plain didn't feel "good" or "right" so I dozed right through mine! Enjoy your time alone
Maureen

[michelle]

I leave in 1 hour for my MRI. I'm nervous about the results.

I've seen people mentioning receiving a cd of their MRI. How does one obtain that? Do you just ask? Do you have to bring your own cd?

[sgerrard]

Michelle,

I just asked, and did not need to bring my own CD. I hope that works for you too. Best wishes on the MRI, and relax.

Steve

[michelle]

Well, I'm already back from the MRI. I decided not to even ask for a cd. I will update when I hear the results from my ENT.

Thanks again for all the help.

[Lizard]

Michelle,
Well hopefully the Dr won't take too long to get back in touch with you. 
Hang in there,
Liz

[michelle]

I just picked up my report and CD from the imaging center. From what I can tell on the report, it was NORMAL!!!!

Thank you so much, everyone, for being so kind and caring. Seriously! And for putting up with my neuroses.

I wish you all the best in your journeys. Please feel free to reference my situation to those undiagnosed people who are led here by their symptoms. You can have unilateral hearing loss, fullness, tinnitus, headaches, etc...and still end up NOT having an A.N.

My prayers will be with all of you going through this battle. My eyes have been opened up to this condition that I never even knew existed!

All the best, God Bless, and THANK YOU for keeping me sane during the waiting period.

-Michelle

[nanramone]

Michelle,

I hope you read things correctly! Yippee for you, and I hope you find the reason and a solution for your problems.

Nancy