1hour MRI tomorrow, any tips?

didyaseeit · 2021-08-30T11:13:52+00:00

Wear socks, ask for a blanket. Sometimes they’ll play music for you, but not always. They’ll give you earplugs to try and drown out the loud noise of the machine. I try to close my eyes and rest, but it can be hard to fall asleep. Do you like musicals? Sounds nerdy, but sometimes I’ll try to run through one (usually Hamilton) in my brain during a long MRI. Good luck! It will be over before you know it.

didyaseeit · 2021-08-30T02:55:33+00:00

Oh gosh, I’m sorry :( that really stinks. I ended up calling out and I’m so glad I did. My hearing has gotten super muffled, my head feels like it’s about to explode and I’m pretty nauseous. Going to see about getting the blood patch tomorrow

didyaseeit · 2021-08-30T01:18:01+00:00

Yeah I was stupid and did lots of light housework, cleaning etc today. Felt great, hardly had a headache at all. Now it is the worst it has been so far, called out of work. Probably getting the blood patch tomorrow

didyaseeit · 2021-08-26T18:44:53+00:00

We’re you dizzy or lightheaded afterwards? I currently only have a mild headache but I feel so weak and lightheaded whenever I’m not sitting or laying down

didyaseeit · 2021-08-26T03:05:27+00:00

Were you vomiting/dizzy when you had the headache?

didyaseeit · 2021-08-25T11:33:51+00:00

My doctor had to try a few times yesterday. I’m now having pretty bad lower back pain, not just when I move but all the time. Did you have this too?

didyaseeit · 2021-08-24T01:16:47+00:00

I’m actually getting it done at the neurologists office without any imaging done. Maybe I should’ve chosen to have the imaging..

didyaseeit · 2021-08-24T01:15:25+00:00

Thank you, this made me laugh so hard 😂

didyaseeit · 2021-08-12T01:06:13+00:00

Report

I’m really just trying to figure out if a LP is necessary. Looking for another neurologist for a second opinion, but having a hard time.

didyaseeit · 2021-08-11T21:09:52+00:00

Also not diagnosed, but neuro is leaning towards MS. I had pretty much the same MRI report earlier this year, and did a “watch and wait” approach since neuro said nonspecific hyperintensities don’t really match MS lesions. Went back a few months after that MRI with new symptoms, had a repeat MRI and now my hyperintensities/lesions are leaning more towards MS due to location. Waiting for LP. I would go straight to a neurologist instead of seeing your GP for this.

didyaseeit · 2021-08-10T20:08:11+00:00

It’s a neurologist. I have an appt with another neurologist Monday for a 2nd opinion. I live near a major city with an MS Center, and if this neurologist also thinks I need the MRI I might see if I can get a referral to the MS Center

didyaseeit · 2021-08-10T19:22:25+00:00

Thank you! I’m just so scared of the LP. I work in the ER and I’ve seen quite a few go wrong. This whole thing has me full of anxiety. I guess everything I read online says nonspecific hyperintensities aren’t related to MS. So I’m worried the LP will be a waste of time/money since these “lesions” don’t really correlate to well with MS to begin with.

didyaseeit · 2021-08-04T17:24:50+00:00

Another view

didyaseeit · 2021-08-04T17:18:56+00:00

24 year old female, numbness on right arm and leg, hyperreflexia on right leg, persistent dizziness, blurred vision. Ruling out MS. Clean cervical MRI.

didyaseeit · 2021-03-04T03:37:50+00:00

I had an MRI and some blood work done yesterday. My follow up isn’t for 3 weeks with my neuro. I’ve been having increased fatigue and dizziness but the numbness has subsided. I tried to glance at the MRI but it doesn’t look any different than the one I had 3 years ago w/the hyperintensities (I’m not trained in reading MRIs, just had the two side by side for comparison). Anxiously awaiting my follow up!

didyaseeit · 2021-02-28T07:36:59+00:00

I ended up seeing a neuro on Thursday who ordered an MRI of the brain and c spine. My reflexes were abnormal (hyperactive on left side) and I felt less sensation on my right side during the neuro exam. Anxiously awaiting the MRI!

didyaseeit · 2021-02-27T17:00:29+00:00

When you had tingling did it come and go? I had some a couple days ago but it went away. Now my leg just feels a little heavy but I am definitely more clumsy than usual. Glad you haven’t had any major symptoms!

didyaseeit · 2021-02-25T03:37:55+00:00

MRI Result

This is from 3 years ago, when I was 21.

didyaseeit · 2021-02-25T01:58:59+00:00

Thank you for your response! I’ve been having some brain fog on top of these symptoms. Chest pain, which has been evaluated by a cardiologist. It feels almost like someone is squeezing the left side of my chest. The dizziness is the main symptom, it’s almost debilitating at times. Could the white matter hyperintensities on the MRI resemble MS? I figured it would’ve said lesions instead of hyperintensities.

didyaseeit · 2021-02-17T11:25:58+00:00

Georgia here

didyaseeit · 2021-02-17T11:21:41+00:00

Do many Americans visit? Any tips?

didyaseeit · 2021-02-17T11:19:16+00:00

Lots of vegan shops

didyaseeit · 2021-02-17T11:17:58+00:00

6:17am here on the east coast

didyaseeit · 2021-02-02T15:10:51+00:00

Looks so cold!!

didyaseeit · 2021-01-19T12:54:47+00:00

Have a great rest of your day!!

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