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07-13-2012, 10:56 AM | #1 | |||
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one doc wants to do an MRI to rule out neck issues but also it includes MRI of thoracic outlet. will this even show anything?
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07-13-2012, 12:00 PM | #2 | |||
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If you've never had any imaging , it really is best for ruling in/out of any other causes. Often TOS gets diagnosed by excluding all other causes & reasons for the symptoms.
You may have some anomalie that will show up and will give a better idea on future treatment or is surgery is needed. If ins will cover it/ you can afford it, I think yes. Or x rays first might give a hint if MRI would be needed.
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07-13-2012, 07:05 PM | #3 | ||
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I've had both. My mri showed disc issues but that doesnt rule out TOS.and my brachial plexus MRI showed neural edema which points to TOS but you cant see where the compression is. Try to find the highest resolution machine available . i think mine was only 1.5 Tesla and I think there is 3 Tesla around. Marc posted abut this before. Both were helpful.
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07-13-2012, 07:37 PM | #4 | |||
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MRI with contrast (MRA - Angiogram) is useful in showing vascular TOS signs. Hopefully your doctor has ordered this and included the hands-up position. Here is a post of mine right before I had surgery: Quote:
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07-14-2012, 12:14 AM | #5 | |||
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i have had an MRI before and I had to stay very still for a long period of time. THERE IS NO WAY IN HEAL THAT I COULD HAVE MY ARMS OVER MY HEAD either laying or standing for more than, say 15 seconds before having loss of blood and shaking start. |
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07-14-2012, 08:23 AM | #6 | |||
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Others have had an adverse reaction or launched in a flare that lasted indefinitely...so don't do this if this is the case with you.
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07-14-2012, 10:30 AM | #7 | ||
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07-14-2012, 06:31 PM | #8 | ||
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ditto heybro, I could not do that either for more than a few seconds.
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07-14-2012, 08:53 PM | #9 | ||
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Heybro I think you should try to get a regular MRI of your neck first if you haven't done so and/or your bp. |
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07-14-2012, 10:33 PM | #10 | |||
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Yep, just for the angiogram portion of the test. I think the contrast without the arms up might still show clotting or narrowing if it were a severe case of TOS.
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