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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: Rivergirl on October 17, 2011, 07:36:37 pm

Title: Not clear on the 4 mos MRI
Post by: Rivergirl on October 17, 2011, 07:36:37 pm

Anyone have something light up in their 4 month post op MRI.  It sure lite up, I didn't like that too much.  Dr. Martusa said he doesn't think it is anything to worry about but I do think about it.... and wonder if it wasn't all got or is growing back.  I don't think I could do that surgery again.  Was so hoping it would be clear and now I find myself back to waiting for the next MRI and trying not worry here in NH

Title: Re: Not clear on the 4 mos MRI
Post by: Jim Scott on October 18, 2011, 03:45:37 pm

Rivergirl ~

Obviously I'm not a doctor and can only offer my 'uneducated' opinion but the 'lighting up' observed on your 4-month MRI could be scar tissue.  Frankly, if your doctor isn't concerned, I wouldn't be, either.  However, I would ask him why he isn't concerned.  His answer would likely reassure you more than the speculation anyone else might be able to offer.

Jim

Title: Re: Not clear on the 4 mos MRI
Post by: JAndrews on October 18, 2011, 06:25:09 pm

you could send your MRI to another surgeon for another opinion. Almost all of the large teaching hospitals will read it for free. Nothing lit up on my MRI

Title: Re: Not clear on the 4 mos MRI
Post by: opp2 on October 18, 2011, 06:51:30 pm

I was going to say scar tissue as well. I had a lighter spot on my post op MRI but the doc said it was scar tissue too. It's gone now.

Hang in there.

Title: Re: Not clear on the 4 mos MRI
Post by: Rivergirl on October 18, 2011, 07:51:58 pm

Thanks for the positive replies.........I will put it to rest