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Justinenee

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MRI Tomorrow - Any Advice?
« on: February 26, 2013, 11:48:06 am »
I am looking for any advice regarding the MRI with contrast I have schedules for tomorrow. Will it cause a headache (beyond my normal constant headaches)? Should I have planned for someone to pick me up?
They want to rule out a possible AN. However, at this point I would rather they find something and have answers than more questions and stupid guesses and explanations. Like I only smile on one side because I probably sleep on that side and have deadened the nerves/muscles on that side.

Justine
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robinb

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Re: MRI Tomorrow - Any Advice?
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2013, 01:45:00 pm »
I have had 2 MRI's w/contrast with no after effects; Got off the table and drove myself home!
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Re: MRI Tomorrow - Any Advice?
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2013, 02:13:59 pm »
Hello Justininee!

I was in wait and watch for 4 years before just having my surgery 3 months ago.  I have had my share of MRI's.  I have never had a problem at all.  I always went by myself.  I could not tell any difference at all.  Just a stick in the arm :-)  I have heard of people being allergic to the dye but I think that is very rare.  Hope things go well for you!

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Justinenee

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Re: MRI Tomorrow - Any Advice?
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2013, 02:50:04 pm »
Thanks both for the information. - Justine
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arizonajack

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Re: MRI Tomorrow - Any Advice?
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2013, 11:51:41 pm »
I've also had no problems with MRIs.

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3/15/18 12mm x 6mm x5mm
9/21/16 12mm x 7mm x 5mm
3/23/15 12mm x 5.5mm x 4mm
3/13/14 12mm x 6mm x 4mm
8/1/13 14mm x 5mm x 4mm (Expected)
1/22/13 12mm x 3mm (Gamma Knife)
10/10/12 11mm x 4mm x 5mm
4/4/12 9mm x 4mm x 3mm (Diagnosis)

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Re: MRI Tomorrow - Any Advice?
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2013, 11:37:53 am »
Justin,

Did the MRI go smoothly?

Mike
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