I get one every year for the MS but had a couple of extras in the past year for stroke. I doubt that I will go in for the MRI this year unless something changes dramatically symptom wise because all it shows is progression. Not much can be done about that (SPMS), so I don't really see the point in having it done.

The cost of it is covered under our government health plan but if I had to pay for it, I'd probably be even more likely to not have it so the money could be spent on something else that was more urgent.

It really does depend on one's situation though. If treatment is available or a treatment's effect/side effect is being monitored, that is something that needs to be given consideration. By the same token, if previous ones don't show much change and symptoms are stable, its probably best to go with the neuro's suggestion and your own intuition.

With love, Erika