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SallyC · 11-09-2008, 03:58 PM

Unless you haven't been DX or you are in a trial that requires them, or suspect a tumor, I say never. The MRI is a good dx tool and an iffy progression tool. It doesn't always coincide with your symptoms though, so why bother?

They are expensive and very uncomfortable to most people. I've had 2 in the last 15 yrs....1 in 1993 for re-dx and 1 in 1998, because the Neuro said I hadn't had one in awhile..

.....no changes. The Doc nor I have seen the need for any more.

If you are a worrier, like me, and you would feel better, having an MRI, then you should, just to make sure.

I hope your new symptoms are just temporary, Janie, and you feel better very soon.

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Originally Posted by AZjanie

I wondered as it has been two years now since my last MRI. I seem to only get one new lesion each year.

My last one showed another new enhanced lesion on the pons. I only have 6 lesions and all white matter so none in the grey part.

I have a couple of new symptoms that are driving me even more nuts! My fingertips buzz and painless but annoying muscle spasms in my right leg. Wierd huh.

Guess I will call the Neuro tomorrow. I am not on any meds. I am still CIS but last time he said most likely a very slow PPMS.

Yep; I am a bit slow alright....