MRI
by NaturalPace 
, Nanaimo, Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 09:53 (2088 days ago)
If I needed an MRI how do I go about getting it? I heard it was possible in Lazaro Cardenas, do I need a referral?? Has anyone had back surgery down here? Thank you!!
MRI
This is the reason I had to stop coming to my beloved Zihuatanejo. No medical facilities to handle real emergencies. My wife thought she was having a heart attack so we went to the Naval Hospital and they could not do anything and sent us to a Pharmacy doctor which was useless. Luckily it was not a heart attack then but when we left Ixtapa March15 for Florida because it was still too cold back home she did have a heart attack in Florida at 1130pm. By 130am the next morning they had put in a stent and today she is fine. They said they almost lost her. Wed midnight to Friday noon the bill was 189,000 $ US, never travel without insurance. Since then we travel to Jalisco where they have a few trauma unit hospitals and feel safer. Take care good luck with your MRI stay safe
Only in Canada Eh
I had a similar experience....but it didn’t cost $190 K (US $). It’s covered by our universal health care here in Canada. True that we pay for this universal health care thru taxes....but everyone gets the same treatment regardless of their ability to pay.
Only in Canada Eh
This happened in Florida after we left Mexico on our way home to Canada. I know it would cost 0$ in Canada as I have had it done also here.
Only in Canada Eh
by ZihuaRx , Saturday, February 27, 2021, 07:17 (2085 days ago) @ noelofthenorth
And it only takes over nine weeks to get one......unless you pay.
Mri
by Casa Juan , Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 20:35 (2087 days ago) @ NaturalPace
have not had back surgery here but have had two neck surgeries and 2 back surgeries. In my humble opinion its important to get at least 3 different opinions before you proceed. If you are over 65, as I was when I had my last back surgery, it has taken two years post surgery to get 85 % range of motion. The toughest part of getting old is trying to get new parts!
Good luck
Thank you everyone!! there is a lot to think about...thinking we will pursue a doctor here ( in Mexico) to get some relief for Tim.
