Thanks Bebop - I called my orthopedist last Thursday and left a message w/the secretary to find out if I can have an MRI (my left knee is artificial). I remember him saying I could, but the specialist is afraid since he doesn't know what materials were used.

Never heard back from their office so I called again today. The secretary again didn't pick up her phone, so this time I bounced out to the reception area and told them I needed an answer before my apt. this afternoon.

The girl came back and said the secretary had to check with the doc who was in surgery all morning - so I said yes, but I called last Thursday morning #*^%(&#$! Wasn't her fault. So she said don't schedule one today.

Now I don't go back to the specialist for 5 weeks so I guess I just see how it goes between now and then. I don't know - I hate to keep having my insurance pay for all the expensive tests if it's going to be a waste - I just really want to be able to walk like a normal person again

Thanks for responding -

Untranquility