I don't even know if I'll get a spine x-ray now

[optimisticzoomer]

Once I made the consultation payment, I started having doubts

Who cares if I have mild scoliosis? I know it's not severe in thoracic spine, so do I really need an x-ray there? It won't get worse as an adult if it's mild

Now for the lumbar. Again, the curve is probably mild. The only thing that makes me want an x-ray is that my right hip is lower, when it shouldn't be with a left lumbar curve, so I want to see the bottom vertebrae to see if there's an additional curve causing my right hip to be lower. That might cause the very occasional sensitive pain I get at the base of my spine. I mean, there has to be a reason my pelvis is tilted, and I want to know if that's causing an additional bend in the spine

But really, is it worth it? £150 for x-ray and consultation and some radiation exposure (even tho very small) just to see the bottom of my spine? I could probably just cancel it, live my life, see if I have any additional problems, and get an x-ray later if I really wanted to. It's not like there's any treatment anyway unless there was some fucked misalignment of the lower vertebrae

 

[optimisticzoomer]

An x-ray just to see whether this causes any problems?

Spoiler

 

[optimisticzoomer]

@loyolaxavvierretard gtfih

 

[Judge Holden]

An x-ray just to see whether this causes any problems?

Spoiler

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X-rays are not the problem, the patient is the problem

 

[optimisticzoomer]

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X-rays are not the problem, the patient is the problem

?? You're so sexy and brave

 

[khalIid]

Being optimistic is key. Listen to your heart I'm sure it's worth it

 

[Jason Voorhees]

NHS is one of the worst healthcare systems I've seen tbh

 

[optimisticzoomer]

NHS is one of the worst healthcare systems I've seen tbh

Hmm
This isn't NHS tho. I went NHS route and didn't get an x-ray referral. Forgot to mention my hips. This is private

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Hmm
This isn't NHS tho. I went NHS route and didn't get an x-ray referral. Forgot to mention my hips. This is private

Do you have insurance? I would go ahead with it if u do

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

Scammed

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Do you have insurance? I would go ahead with it if u do

No
It's £150 upfront total

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Scammed

I think I can just cancel the appointment and get my £50 back if I wanted to

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

I think I can just cancel the appointment and get my £50 back if I wanted to

Aight, I am right here for the story

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Aight, I am right here for the story

Wwyd in this situation?

 

[Jason Voorhees]

No
It's £150 upfront total

Not bad.

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

Wwyd in this situation?

I dont have to wait for such things so I cant relate really

 

[optimisticzoomer]

I dont have to wait for such things so I cant relate really

Ok well if you had unlevel hips and some torso asymmetry, would you get an x-ray?

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

Ok well if you had unlevel hips and some torso asymmetry, would you get an x-ray?

If it doesnt cause pain then no

 

[optimisticzoomer]

If it doesnt cause pain then no

I do have pain on the right side of the lower back, but MRI is better for pain

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

I do have pain on the right side of the lower back, but MRI is better for pain

Then you need a consultation with an Orthopaedic doctor first imo

 

[Vincent Freeman]

yes, we know youre spineless

 

[Gonthar]

X-ray right here, sir! Very cheap, very good!

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Then you need a consultation with an Orthopaedic doctor first imo

I had an NHS one with an advanced practice physio, who are able to refer for x-rays etc
He just referred me for physiotherapy

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

I had an NHS one with an advanced practice physio, who are able to refer for x-rays etc
He just referred me for physiotherapy

I'd get a second opinion then

 

[optimisticzoomer]

yes, we know youre spineless

 

[Vincent Freeman]

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im 28

 

[optimisticzoomer]

im 28

82

 

[Vincent Freeman]

82

yes, youre