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07-28-2015, 12:47 PM
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I would need a quick advice about these two examinations, as I could do them in the next days.
What are both for? What would they show? The doctor will stick a needle in the area of the spine to get some CSF and analize it. |
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07-28-2015, 12:52 PM
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https://www.google.com/search?q=contrast+MRI&gws_rd=ssl
https://www.google.com/search?q=CSF+...ion&gws_rd=ssl They are probably checking for other conditions that might be causing your symptoms... Other forums here have details on both procedures if you want more than the links provide. use the search tool to find those.. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/search.php
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07-28-2015, 01:33 PM
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The CSF analysis is probably to find something different.
But what I do not understand is the MRI. It would be my 4th one. I know what it does, basically it puts color to the blood vessels. |
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07-28-2015, 06:32 PM
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I used the search function but still don't see the benefit of a contrast MRI compared to a normal one when it comes to PCS. Any further advice? I have to decide today.
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07-28-2015, 07:59 PM
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Might be best to ask the dr what he is checking for..
He might have something specific in mind.. we would be just guessing...
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07-28-2015, 08:12 PM
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My doctor asked for an MRI with and without contrast to rule out any sort of structural damage. He also told me that MRIs are very accurate in spotting a CSF leak.
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March 2009: Concussion from a tree branch falling on head, all symptoms cleared up by 8-month mark. Started having head and hand tremors in 2013, which may had been caused by this concussion. February 2015: Slammed head into a heavy dining table light, another concussion. Current symptoms: Constant headaches that are mostly localized to the right side, head pressure, head sensitivity, moderate fatigue, fractured sleep, anxiety, mood swings, tremors, mild dizziness caused by head movement at times, neck pain, fullness in right ear, mild blurry vision Symptoms that went away: Light/noise sensitivity, nausea, severe fatigue, moderate blurry vision, tinnitus Current meds: Tramadol |
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