[ian]

Hey Rad,

I sent them all of my films via Dropbox. So they had my most recent MRI, xray and CT scans. All of them less than two months old.

I have a call scheduled with Dr. Clavel tomorrow, and have already written down the items I'd like some clarification on. I was unable to have my films reviewed in time for the call, but I still plan to see a Neurosurgeon at UCLA next month to delve deeper into all of the problems in my back. If the doctors at UCLA confirm what Dr. Clavel has to say I won't hesitate to schedule surgery. My only hesitation now is that I have yet to pinpoint what exactly is the primary pain generator.

It's been frickin exhausting and frustrating running around from doc to doc and getting no closer. Numerous opinions but no solutions.

Thanks for the advice everyone.

Originally Posted by L4-5-S1

Ian,

I had two skype interviews with Dr. Clavel. I was very satisfied and I would highly recommend the skype interview. Dr. C answered all my questions without looking at his watch. Prepare a list of your questions and all concerns prior to the interview. Jeff (jss) gave you already very good advice, follow it.

Did you send one MRI file on your CD or two? This is what happened to me (with one European doctor, not Dr. C). I sent old and new MRIs on the same CD for the doctor’s review and to be able to compare them. What probably happened was the doctor’s assistant uploaded old MRIs from my CD. The doctor did not pay attention to the date of the images and I was diagnosed with two level TDR based on old images. I knew that I had some bulging on my third level and I was confused why he did not mention this at all. The next day I phoned and asked if he had reviewed both files. He said he didn’t know that I had two files and he asked to give him a day or two and he would get back to me. His next report was three level TDR because he did not see my new MRI’s at first. Again, this WAS NOT the case with Dr. Clavel.

All the best.

Rad