Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
My next Rheymy Appt. calls for an MRI and my Ins does not cover all of it. so my share is $1100.00. Does anyone know of a place that does MRI's on a reduced rate. I even thought about going to Mexico. They are only $100.00 there. Any advice I welcome.
My GP was telling me of some recent research which shows that the risk of cancer from one MRI increases from 1:100,000 to 1:10,000, if you have two MRI's in a year the risk increases to 1:5000 and for three in a year it's a staggering 1:2000.
I've had lots of X-Rays/CT Scans and an MRI for my chronic back problem; but knowing this now I will opt for a CT Scan over an MRI (even though the MRI's produce a superior picture). Maybe check with your rheumy, is it essential you have an MRI or would a CT scan be just as useful, and less expensive to your pocket? Good luck.
my rheumy does them at his office and insurance will pay 100%. Otherwise, I get hit with a big chunk of it!