Is it weird that I wanted to have a copy of the CD that my CT images are on so that I could look at the images myself? Not that I doubt my doctor or that I even know what I am looking at other than the most basic anatomy, but I just think it is really cool 
. Anyone have theirs? Does anyone want to look at a screenshot of mine to see what you think? 
Def not weird, I think lots of us have our images on here. Itās OK to doubt a Dr.! Besides, by looking at it you will learn your anatomy and be better able to speak to your Dr.'s. I am not a Dr., but several people on here can look at a scan and see what is what and help you understand what you are looking at. Best of luck.
Thank you! I have surgery scheduled for the Tuesday after Easter and so Iām just getting anxious the closer I am getting. I used to be a nurse before I became too sick to work and so I love to know the details behind everything and the way it is and looks so that I can visualize the what they will be doing during the surgery.
Is it weird? DEFINITELY NOT!!!
In fact, Iād recommend it personally. Having a digital record or copy of your images can make it so much easier if you ever require a 2nd opinion. A file of the images can be forwarded onto specialists, where if you only have the hard copy films this process can be more difficult. Films can get missed placed (as mine have previously) especially in a large hospital setting, then you have to go through the process of reordering new copies and this can be a costly process. Having a digital copy makes this whole process much easier and you have an updatable record to be able to show any progression. Certainly not weird.
Merl from the Moderator Support Team
Dysonsmom -
ITāS TOTALLY AWESOME to have a copy of your images!! I only have are screenshots of my 3D images. I donāt have my CT slices. I need to see if the radiology clinic that did mine still has them & the written report as itās been 4.5 years since I had them done. Hopefully they archive them & can still access them. Itās kind of odd but since Iāve had my surgeries & recovered from ES, I havenāt felt as pressed to get that info & didnāt think to get it at the time I had it done. Iāve learned a lot since Iāve been on this forum & getting & keeping a copy of oneās ES images is part of that.
Iāve looked at your screenshots, &, because Iām not a doctor, Iām having a little trouble seeing exactly where your styloid is as the pictures arenāt perfectly clear to me. If Iām in the right place, it looks like your right styloid is pretty thick, long & twisty. Is that what you see or were told?
Iāll put your surgery date on my calendar so I can pray for you especially that day. Iām hoping for the best possible outcome for you.
I never got my images, wish I couldāve got them! It looks like the styloid on the right side (left of the pic) on the first imageā¦looks pretty long to me, but weāre not doctorsā¦being a nurse as well youāre bound to be interested, itās not weird!
Did you have the Ct with contrast?
Not long now until your surgery; lots of info about what to expect on here & whatās helpful to get ready beforehand. Iāll be praying for you too.
Great that you have a copy of your images so you can better understand where your pain and discomfort is coming from. Wondering what software you used to view the images? I have my CT & MRI with contrast images on a disc but havenāt got any software on my PC that can open them so I canāt see the pics myself.
Hey Angelmum,
Just on the subject of software to view images. What is the file extension? ie āFilename.???ā You should be able to do a search for that extension type online to find a file reader for that specific extension. This would allow you the ability to view those files.
Hope it helps
Merl from the Moderator Support Team
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Hi Angelmum,
There is also guidance on this forum how to transform your CT scan into a 3D image so you can view it more like 2 of the pics Dysonsmom posted. Hereās the link for the information on how to do that:
I played with that program that is posted on how to turn your 2D ct images into 3D images. Not sure if I did it right but it sure looks cool! My surgery is tomorrow 
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Good to get started getting those out! Best wishesā¦
Nice styloids! You did a good job using the 3D program!
I agree w/ Jules! Youāll feel so much better once theyāre gone. Just donāt expect immediate recovery. Patience is KEY!! Itāll take a couple of months, at least, post op to more fully appreciate the good changes.