fadedmarlin402 said:Look, all doctors need a baseline level of competency there, at least superficially. The real question is about specialization. A neurosurgeon is obviously going to be more proficient than a GP or a specialist for whom those images don't dictate the actual treatment plan they can provide. For a surgeon, those scans are the absolute foundation for planning any potential procedure. It’s just common sense. Why would a primary care doctor even bother squinting at a scan when their role is essentially just writing a referral anyway?
I mean, sure, but it seems unlikely a neurologist wouldn't know...🙄>
Yeah, I suppose I agree that CT and MRI aren't used for the exact same things. One might be better than the other depending on what you're looking for. I mean, why else would they send me for both?
fadedmarlin402 said:No, a CT scan isn't easier to interpret, nor does it offer superior contrast or sharpness compared to an MRI. Anyone capable of reading a CT can certainly read an MRI. We are talking about specialized medical professionals here; even a general practitioner is expected to have the proficiency to interpret both MRI and CT scans.
I can't help but laugh at this... 😁
...and this... 😁 (some conspiracy theory where the exact same doctor issues the referral, provides the specialist report, and performs the imaging itself.)
Absolutely not. There is a very specific understanding of what a CT is better for versus an MRI. Both methods can lead to a misdiagnosis, which can then be corrected by using the other method. Curious? Medical school entrance exams are coming up soon. Applications are currently open...
That said, we still don't have enough data on the effects of non-ionizing radiation. Because of that gap in knowledge, I wouldn't go so far as to claim that an MRI is a completely risk-free method.
I guess I was surprised to hear that even a GP is expected to be able to read a CT or an MRI. Maybe things have changed. Even my neurologist told me she wasn't sure and suggested I take the scans to a neurosurgeon instead. Not because I'm prepping for surgery, mind you, but just so he could actually interpret them. I tried to hand her the images to look at, but she started dodging me like I was trying to force a gun into her hand.🙄 She literally said she doesn't know, and that I shouldn't even bother showing them to her. I guess.😕
Yeah, I found the EEG much more draining, and the MRI was even worse. Is it possible to take a sedative beforehand? I have a hard time staying still, I guess. Would that mess with the accuracy of the results? 🤷
Noah Price said:Has anyone here had a brain CT scan recently? I'm curious about the process—do they give you any injections or contrast, or do you just lie down and get it over with quickly?🤷
Drew Martinez3 said:I hate to be the one to burst your bubble, but there's a good chance you won't get therapy through your insurance at the IRS since you're 24. Unless, of course, you have connections. I assume you actually want to fix those mispronounced sounds, but getting therapy—and how long it lasts—really just comes down to how much you care. Private clinics should take you, though. You can find places where rates range from $100 up to much more per session (usually 30-45 minutes), or maybe find a speech therapist working under the table 🙂 Yeah, those exist. I suspect if you look around, you'll find someone who can help. Kids spend over a year working on "s," "z," or "l" sounds, but I don't want to discourage you too early; the process is often faster with adults because of the motivation factor. So, I guess it just depends on you...
I feel like I have to weigh in here and say that isn't true. She has the RIGHT to receive therapy through the IRS via her insurance, just like everyone else. There shouldn't be any excuses like, "Oh, you're 24, so you can't!" I mean, who gets to decide that? 😕😲 Even if she were 50, she’d still have that right. Speech disorders aren't just a childhood thing. Even if most clinic patients are kids, there will always be adults who need help. She could try somewhere else due to the long wait times, but we don't have many options around here.🤷 As far as I know, the IRS facility is the most well-known and probably the best equipped, so she should probably start there. People always seem to find the money for private specialists.
They don't even need to lose their minds to pull this off. I guess that's just how they operate. They treat malice like it's nothing out of the ordinary. Even the way they look at people... it's like you're already worth less than them from the start. That's just how they approach things.
I’m more preoccupied with that 60% figure. Is that even realistic? I mean, the guest was a psychiatrist with decades of experience, someone who’s spent a lifetime dealing with the most intense cases and actually writes books about it... I guess, maybe, he knows what he’s talking about.
I seem to recall a psychiatrist on Sunday Night Football once mentioning that psychopaths are actually incredibly common. He argued they aren't even really "sick," just... built that way. I think he estimated they make up about 60% of the population.😲 And there was something else. When a student asked him to weigh in on a case involving a schizophrenic patient—someone supposedly dangerous to the public who was being released for the weekend—she was horrified at the idea of him walking free and potentially hurting someone. His response was pretty blunt. He told her that people only believe those fears because they’re raised on stories claiming the mentally ill are more violent. In reality, I guess healthy people commit much more frequent acts of violence.😲🙏
p.s. If anyone reading this struggles with schizophrenia, please don't take this as me labeling you as dangerous or a killer. I'm not trying to offend anyone. This was just about that specific instance. Best.
I think this topic might have come up before, but I can't seem to find anything specific to my situation. I have varus feet—they turn inward—and I've been weighing surgery for a long time. The methods they tried on me when I was a kid weren't just useless; they were honestly absurd. Later, when I actually looked into getting surgery, the orthopedic surgeons seemed pretty indecisive. It felt like they were mostly just after the money. No offense intended, but that’s really how it felt. A few years ago, I had some custom computer-molded orthotics made, which helps a little. The pain has gone down, but it isn't a fix. I'm worried things will just get worse over time, so surgery is back on the table. Now I have to go back to those doctors, and I dread even thinking about them. So, if anyone knows anything, please help me out. My questions are: who is the best foot specialist? Has anyone here gone through, or known someone who went through, a similar procedure? I'm wondering about satisfaction levels, the recovery pain, and how long the whole thing actually takes. If any of you dealt with this exact issue, how did you handle it? My previous doctors weren't exactly helpful with answering questions; they acted like typical arrogant jerks. So, please help.😢🙂