[shelle]

hi i'm new
like i said i'm new but i have a question.
has anyone ever had to have this done. i was dx with rmms 3 ys ago but feel it has been getting worse.
yesterday the dr. tells me to get a total cns mri done.
so has anyone had this done i keep faering the worse
thanks

[Victor H]

Originally Posted by shelle

hi i'm new
like i said i'm new but i have a question.
has anyone ever had to have this done. i was dx with rmms 3 ys ago but feel it has been getting worse.
yesterday the dr. tells me to get a total cns mri done.
so has anyone had this done i keep faering the worse
thanks

Shelle,

That is a good thing (a complete MRI) because it will provide your physician with the data necessary to treat you accordingly.

-Vic

[shelle]

but now i am worried because i feel like my cns is shutting down. i am worried?

[SallyC]

Welcome Shelle. Nice to meet you.

Yes I had a couple of full MRIs. Vic is right, if you've never had one, a full MRI is a good thing.

Come back and tell us about yourself..

[Bannet]

Hi Shelle and welcome to neurotalk.

What do you mean that you feel your cns is shutting down?

I think a complete MRI is wonderful. The doc will be able to see everything that is going on with you.

I can imagine it is a scary time for you but this forum is a wonderful support system.

Hopefully you will get some answers soon. Please keep us posted

[DM]

Hello Shell and Welcome to NeuroTalk. Sorry about your DX, but I am glad that you found us. Please take a look around and make yourself at home. There are so many great forums here and the members are amazing people.

Please join in anywhere and ditton what the others' said about getting a complete MRI.

[NurseNancy]

hi shelle,

i understand your fears. however, it's better to know exactly what you're dealing with so you can make a treatment plan with your dr.

whatever is happening will happen anyway.
when you have knowledge you have power. and when you have power you have control over whatever situation you're in.

we're here for you.
use us for support.

hope to hear more about you.

[lady_express_44]

A lot of people get regular MRI's of their brain and spine, even as often as once or twice a year. He is probably just looking to see if there are any changes, since you are having new symptoms.

Are you currently on any injectibles; Betaseron, Avonex, Copaxone or Rebif? I don't and won't take these drugs (due to sensitivities) so neither my specialist or myself see the point in getting MRI's. I've only had one set, many years ago.

Cherie

[Koala77]

Hi Shelle and welcome to NeuroTalk from me as well.

It's quite normal to feel scared at a time like this, but as the others have told you, we're all here to offer you any support and advice that we can.

I agree that a full MRI is an excellent idea. I have only ever had a full one done once, and the neurologisit who ordered that for me, was the best I've ever seen. Usually I only get brain and cervical spine films ordered when I go for check MRIs.

I think by ordering a full spine as well as brain films, your neuro has a good starting place from where to assess the extent of your condition.

Welcome again Shelle. Please keep us up to date on how you're managing. You're part of our "family" now!

[weegot5kiz]

welcome shelle, the unknown can be real scary, but like a few have said the doc will be able to have a complete picture of what is going on. I would not worry about it till you know for sure, yes I know easier said than done. Again Welcome to the boards, groups, the nuthouse from within you will find some informative and helpful persons on here



peace