Results from an MRA

[ZeeIn]

I was recently diagnosed from an MRA as having a Congenital Anomaly Of Cerebrovascular System.  I have been having severe dizzy spells, falling, etc.  Has anyone heard of this?  I don't see my Neurologist until the end of September and he has sent me to a Neuropsych doctor to identify the area of the brain that is "missfiring".  I'm not scared, just really curious.  I have tons of other issues health-wise, so adding another to my list is rather nauseating (no pun intended).

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I looked up that "term" and found it was it a code so they can get paid by insurance, so it is not a specific diagnosis.

But if there is an anomaly and by congenital, it may imply that it has been there a while, it seems like there is something - why the psych instead of a neurologist?

[ZeeIn]

Thanks for your reply.  I have looked it up, as well and I'm looking for the paperwork with the real diagnosis. I forgot that one was the actual code on my Insurance paperwork.  I am not seeing a Psychiatrist, but a NeuroPsych who was brought in to evaluate why I am having such problems remembering anything and testing my cognitive skills.  I asked my Neurologist for the referral because I know these people specialize in figuring out what exactly is happening and what part of the brain is impacted.  I have already been through more intense testing by the Neuropsych doctor who communicates regularly with my Neurologist. The finding on the MRA was a surprise, but could explain why I have had dizzy spells my entire life.  No one else ever ordered an MRA.  They just presumed I had Vertigo and left it at that.  The symptoms are all much worse now and I'm tired of falling and walking like I'm drunk all the time.  I also have heart disease, multiple Autoimmune Diseases and so many other things I can't even begin to mention.  Out of all of them and the chronic pain I live with 24/7, the dizziness and memory loss is by far bugging me the most.  

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I hope they can identify and resolve your issue!