Health Organization for Pudendal Education

Hi, I've been having continuous nerve pain in and on my vulva for four years now. I live in Washington State and my question is: if I get Potter's MRI protocol (and software?) and give it to a radiologist over here, would the less experienced radiologist (for pelvic pain) conduct the MRI exactly as Potter would? Has anyone had Potter MRI's elsewhere and was pleased with the results? Or better yet, in WA state? I plan to have a more experienced radiologist read it at a later date. Also, has anyone been under general anesthesia during the closed MRI, which I would have to do? Thank you so much in advance!

Jeanne

I do know that Dr. Potter shares her protocol but I do not know if she helps other physicians read them. Hopefully, someone else will be able to answer that question. I highly doubt they would do general anesthesia for an MRI as they are not set up for such things. They might be willing to give you some light sedation, maybe a little Versed but I don't think you will be able to get any doctor to go along with general anesthesia for an MRI nor do I think an insurance company would pay for it.

Jeanne, I've read mixed reviews of having the Potter protocol used elsewhere but I know it has been done. I think it depends on the skill of the radiologist.

I wonder if you might be able to avoid all-out general anesthesia by having sedation (such as versed) instead. I see nyt was typing that same suggestion.

Violet

I am extremely claustrophobic when lying down, however, I can handle pelvic MRIs because the way they position the patient, the top of the head is a tiny bit outside the tube. That means you can tilt your neck up or sideways and your eyes will be essentially outside the tube. If you are on the taller side, your head may stick out even more.

Stephanies

Thanks Violet, NYT and Stephanies for your information. I value your feedback. As far as the MRI machine, I have anxiety about other things (I won't ellaborate!), so I really need to be put out. I'm not overly concerned with how a different radiologist will read it, but will that person do it just like Potter would? I welcome more posts regarding my questions too. Thanks!

Jeanne