[aberge61]

Of all the people...a psychiatrist I was referred to for my depression as a result of all of this was able to order the test.

I guess the "patch" test has kind of gone by the way side....out of date due to a lot false positives and vice versa.

She checked into it and talked with her husband who is a surgeon. She has her MD and is also a naturopath with her psychiatrist MD....you get it, she's well versed in all sides. She was shocked none of the neurosurgeons would consider it. It may be false however due to my symptoms, rashes, headaches, bone pain @the implant site...its worth ruling out.

So she ordered the blood work and specific metal testing. I will have it done next week.
Will, keep posting!

I have a pain management appointment tomorrow, a CT repeat of my pelvis for the SI joint issues and an appointment on the 20th to see a specialist for that. He is most likeley going to repeat a lumbar MRI as well to make sure my lower back hasn't become another additional issue. (GodnI hope not!!)
Not sure how pain management will be, its the first time I've ever been.
Hoping for relief!!

I've also got a colonoscopy/biopsy scheduled on the 4th of march and seeing a rheumatologist two days later. Busy schedule!!

On top of this...the health exchange has "lost" a premium and I'm having to come up with 200dollars for next month until they find it. Its been so stressful!!!