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Q: private MRI in the UK

asked by: shania on April 22nd, 2008

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Before I ask my doctor this and get the defensive treatment again I thought I would ask on here. At the moment I can't get on the NHS list for an MRI as the pain clinic said that there wasn't enough clinical symptoms or something like that. As I am back to taking days off sick from work and back to losing sleep again I have been thinking about paying for one. If they think that there are no red flag symptoms or that you don't need to have one can you still pay for one or can you not even get one done privately. I know that sometimes nothing shows but if it did at least my employer would know that I have a genuine problem. Also I am worried about it getting worse as it has been a year and a half now.

Thanks in advance for your replies

Shania
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Replies(2)

marcwoods

replied on April 22nd, 2008

New User

Hi Shania,
Dont worry. i know what you mean. word of advise if you go nhs as none urgent you will wait about 2-3months, urgent 3 weeks give or take. i have paid private for mine price changes depending on area from £200 - £500 etc . But check you local area for bupa or private clinics.

Hope you feel better soon
marc

shania

replied on April 23rd, 2008

New User

Thanks for the reply. I will look into it.

Shania

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