Poked & Prodded

I went to the hospital this morning to get an ultrasound done on my shoulder and my pelvic region. I had to have a 'full' bladder as well. My appointment was for 10am and I finally made it home just after 11:30am. Who would've thought that two ultrasounds would take so long. Mind you I was never told that I would need an xray on my shoulder on top of the ultrasounds.

I never realised that the technician would have to press so hard on my shoulder. I thought I was going to fall of the chair a few times. Thank goodness it didn't hurt too much or I don't think I would've coped as well as I did.

The one I didn't like was the ultrasound on the pelvis. That one hurt like the dickens. My bladder was at bursting point by the time we got around to doing that one! My psoriasis was so red and tender where she had to place the probe or whatever it's called. She was very understanding and rather quick. She didn't want me to be in too much discomfort.
When I made my appointment I was supposed to be told that the test required by my GP was for an internal scan too. The technician, who was really lovely, explained to me that my doctor should have told me this and the receptionist should have told me when I made the booking. Of course I wasn't told by either of them. I could've come back if I wanted to but I thought since I was there already I may as well get it over and done with. It wasn't as uncomfortable as I had thought it would be. No more so than getting a pap smear done. In face I think it was less uncomfortable if that is at all possible.

Not that the technician could tell me much, as it really isn't her place to I guess, but she said that everything looks fine with the plumbing (my words not hers) and that my shoulder looks like it has a torn tendon & it might mean that I need some physio or something to that effect. My GP will have the results in a few days so I can phone him later this week and find out, well the nurse at the clinic. Which is good timing really as I need to phone about the results of my Pap Smear some time this week too. So I may as well leave it all for the same day.