Thread: Has anyone with SFN had an MRI with contrast?
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Old 02-11-2016, 12:27 PM
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I have to have a brain MRI with and without contrast on Friday. I have heard several people say this causes extreme pain with their neuropathy. It is probably from the metal they inject you with for the contrast. This is bothering me so much I am considering calling it off. Has anyone had experiences with MRIs? Good or bad?
Is it the same contrast they give you for a CT scan ?

I have severe SFN and have had to have a CT scan every 3 months for 2 years and just had my first 6th month follow up scan today. I've never had any trouble with the CT contrast effecting my SFN.

Hope this helps.

Debi from Georgia
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