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In response to "This pales in comparison, but a small update on Mrs. Fuzzy's knee" by Fuzzy

so what's the current thinking? -- nm

Posted by loosi (aka loosilu2) Apr 23 '12, 20:38

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The PCP thinks bad sprain but no meniscus issues. - Fuzzy Apr 23, 20:48 14
- The MRI wouldn't be a couple of grand, maybe $600? (dont really know). But certainly get the MRI. Unless you are looking for a fracture the x-ray is - James Bond (aka Igor) Apr 23, 21:18 2
  - Mine was right at $1300 total for the MRI plus the radiologist's bill. It showed a small tear in the medial meniscus. When my ortho scoped it, I had a - Trish Apr 23, 22:56
  - Mine was about $750 so it's in that range, yeah. -- nm - David Apr 23, 21:48
- We have the high deductible thing, too. It sucks to factor it in to medical decisions. - Kim Pine Apr 23, 20:53 7
  - I think it is a good concept so far as it keeps people from dashing to the ER for every hangnail. - Fuzzy Apr 23, 20:56 6
    - as a frame of reference, my knee had 85% of the cartilidge shredded in it - groiny Apr 23, 21:24
    - Sadly, it is a flawed concept since responsible people get screwed (you pay for the MRI, wait for it..) while those we don't care about credit or - James Bond (aka Igor) Apr 23, 21:22
    - Well, we don't have the option for the "normal" coverage. - Kim Pine Apr 23, 21:00 3
      - (It's not the money, it's the hatred of going to the doctor.) - David Apr 23, 21:07 2
        
        well, the fact that I have to pay for it doesn't help. :P -- nm - Kim Pine Apr 23, 21:10 1
        
        She does not like the Cone of Shame! nm - ralph wiggum Apr 23, 21:11
- my unneeded input into the fight: Do NOT mess around with knee issues. they will haunt you for YEARS. take care of it. -- nm - loosi Apr 23, 20:49 2
  - I completely agree, especially with as physically active as she is. -- nm - Fuzzy Apr 23, 20:53 1
    - it's horrible regardless. If she is physically active, so much worse. Take care of it. Just ask groiny and Diva. - loosi Apr 23, 20:55
"It hurts, and the ortho specialist might have an idea on how to fix it." -- nm - Beryllium Apr 23, 20:39 7
- heh, I will be seeing my 4th specialist, and mine still hurts. nm -- nm - groiny Apr 23, 20:40 6
  - That is a shitty situation on the backboards. Sorry, and I hope you find a way forward. -- nm - Roger More Apr 23, 20:50
  - dude, nmbgroiny - znufrii Apr 23, 20:48 4
    - also.. - znufrii Apr 23, 20:53
    - thanks, I have worked hard to control my temper over the years. - groiny Apr 23, 20:51 2
      - for groiny - I can see it, and you are doing great. -- nm - loosi Apr 23, 20:58
      - *drinks to that* -- nm - znufrii Apr 23, 20:54

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