Follow-up from my CT and Xrays

So as many of you know, I had a CT of my head to see if there is anything causing the headaches...

side note.. after my reaction to the medication I took for the headaches, I have only had one headache... interesting... Maybe my body is terrified I am going to take something again and fears the repercussions!! haha

back to subject...

I also had x-rays of my hands, feet, ankles, knees and hips. bilateral!! so I think they ended up taking close to 20 x-rays. Both of these appointments were Tuesday of last week... 10 days ago. I do realize most would assume no news is good news and I agree but I had to call myself to ask a random person if they had any clue about the results of these tests. There is something VERY flawed with this system... and I plan to let someone know my thoughts.

The way I see it, they could easily send a standard note.. much like my pap smear results, that the radiologist or some grunt person checks a block stating "your CT scan was negative" ... and maybe have a notation stating "your PCM will be contacting you re further tests" or more realistically "please contact your PCM if further testing is required/wanted" I really don't think this is too much for a person to ask for. Instead of having the patient, who might be freaked out waiting for results from a head CT scan, wait and wait and wait and wait... until they either call them selves or just give up waiting and forget about it.

Now, I am not the type person to go to the clinic/Dr for just any random pain or issue.. I tolerate A LOT and if it get to the point of really needing to go see someone I expect that someone to work with me, as a team, until we find the solution to the problem.

I am not happy with BACH right now and am missing private medical care or off post care. I know off post I would have this one on one care and I know I would be contacted by SOMEONE telling me of my results, asking if I want to schedule another appointment to see further into what is going on.

Now, having said that... interestingly enough, my joint pain has all but vanished.. What did I do? You ask? I got new shoes... Sketchers Shape-ups .. they are funky looking and a little odd walking in the first few times but I cannot say enough great things about these shoes. click here for more information

Anyway, I just wanted to share... and vent really.

God bless and please keep our soldiers and families in your prayers

I love you all,
Carolyn