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MRI Question
Farmgirl88:
Hi,
Thinking of you and hope you get your results soon. My MRI was ordered without contrast, but part way through the procedure, they pulled me out and said they could see a little spot and wanted to put the dye in me to get a better look. So, my little 7 mm one was able to be seen first without the dye.
I've only had one MRI so far. I remember being in there and thinking "I really have to swallow and they didn't tell me anything about that!" so when they pulled me out to inject the dye, I asked them if I could swallow. The answer was yes, but keep it minimal.
Regards,
Lori
clskrockdrummr:
UPDATE - Sorry I didn't post my MRI results sooner but I wanted to wait until I saw the neurologist for the follow-up. My MRI results came back normal, no AN, no sign of stroke, no unusual masses. There was one footnote though, one "minor" thing my doc said. I have a vascular loop on the left side of my head near the nerves in my middle ear. Meanwhile the symptoms continued so my GP ordered a referral to a neurologist. Two weeks later I got my referral...I made my appointment for the following week which was rescheduled for two weeks later because the doctor was ill and...etc... Anyway...so I finally get to see the neurologist, I get an hour long exam and consultation. During the exam he kept looking into my eyes...he said they're a bit twitchy which is caused by the vascular loop rubbing against a nerve in my middle ear which could be causing all of the other symptoms. He said that he doesn't know why this is all the sudden causing issues for me, according to him I've this vascular loop all my life. He thinks the condition is probably aggravated by stress and the blood pressure meds I'm taking so...guess what...he writes me a prescription for Paxil. Just what I need...more medicine. I'm not taking the Paxil...the side effects scare me...besides that, I enjoy having a few beers on the weekend while playing my drums and you can't drink any alcohol at all with Paxil. I'm not so sure about his stress conclusion anyway. Sure my job is highly stressful but my job's been highly stressful for years. Why would stress all the sudden become a factor. I'm experimenting with my BP meds...no worries, I have a BP monitor at home and I use it. So far no real significant change...some days are better than others but the symptoms are still there. I still think they should have done an MRI with contrast.
Suu:
Hi again,
That's fantastic news of not having an AN but as you said - I still think they should have done an MRI with contrast. - if symptoms persist please go and get the MRI done with contrast.
If nothing else, it will ease your mind greatly.
Take care and would love to know if and when you have the next MRI?
Warmest wishes,
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JAndrews:
my doctors all said mri must be done with contrast
tenai98:
My secong MRI was done with no contrast and one could clearly see the tumor...but I knew what i was looking for when I saw the image....I'd ask for another MRI with contrast and dont give in until you get it!! Just my opinion
JO
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