A tough dilemma for most of us

leatherman · Feb 20, 2009

A peer of mine recently had a tough decision to make. He was having some health issues and needed further testing. He was given two options. One, he could have an MRI which was not covered by his health insurance and would cost him $750. Two, he could have a catheter inserted into his pee hole, which is obviously quite invasive and painful. This brought up a great debated discussion at lunch today, one that I felt must be shared with my FCB brothers. As these are tough financial times, $750 is a lot of money to most of us. And in case you are wondering, he went with the MRI and the $750 bill.

So, which would you choose? Oh, one last thing...the MRI did require an IV, so if you have a fear of needles, that may be a factor in your decision as well.

David

Kutzy · Feb 20, 2009

Obviously dependent on the possible illness.

nborton · Feb 20, 2009

I'd go with whatever was the better test.

Therion · Feb 20, 2009

Not enough info provided to give an honest answer.

trevordchi · Feb 20, 2009

Save the money. The next day you feel normal after having the q-tip shoved where it should never go and you still have $750 in your pocket.

They suck, but not THAT bad.

I'd let a Dr. do it to me again for damn near a G... but I'm a poor college kid. We will do anything for money.

subpop77 · Feb 20, 2009

trevordchi said:
Save the money. The next day you feel normal after having the q-tip shoved where it should never go and you still have $750 in your pocket.

They suck, but not THAT bad.

I'd let a Dr. do it to me again for damn near a G... but I'm a poor college kid. We will do anything for money.

I agree had to have one jammed up my pee hole after they had taken it out from surgery. They said after they took it out if I didn't urinate soon they would have to put it back in while I was awake. So panic set in I tried running water, warm water and nothing. Although it is very discomforting (to say the least) he would have the $750.

trevordchi · Feb 20, 2009

I didn't read it correctly. I never had a catheter stuck up there. I had a little q-tip stuck up there to screen for STDs (a must in some college towns) :?

That being said, I don't think I could have handled anything bigger than that tiny q-tip so I may shell out the dough.

Craig Smith · Feb 20, 2009

A catheter or an object not much larger (Qtip) is no big intrusion into your prostrate or bladder. The inside of the passage contains no nerve endings (according to my Doctor) so there is only a small discomfort.

I have an enlarged bladder and have self-cathed for over 10 years, three times a day. So, 10 years @3 time daily=10,950 times. One infection when I first started. (Too much information?)

Without more information the alternative test may reveal more about the situation though.

soccerman034 · Feb 20, 2009

I would move to Canada, wait 3 years, and get a free MRI.

200lbhockeyplayer · Feb 20, 2009

Catheter is a better story.

Plus, feeling the fire shoot out the first leak after getting it out is most definitely a good story.

Oh...is it obvious I speak from experience here?

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