Nervous about MRI

[Rob1964]

Hello Doctor. I'm going for an MRI and I'm scared.  I saw that someone had somewhat similar symtoms but not exactly.  Here goes, hope you can help me.  I'm experiencing alot of back and hip pain and noticed (last night) what looks like a 10" greenish bruise along my lower mid spine though I've had no reason to have one.  I have swollen lymph nodes and spleen for 16 months.  I noticed that EBV and H-pylori (sp?) which I've both had, may affect lymphomas.  I have had multiple blood tests that show neg for viral and bacterial infections and my cbc's are normal.  I have had low grade fevers, sweats and have lost about 52 pounds over the last 16 months.  I have also noticed what looks like small blood blisters 1mm to maybe 2mm. What in the world?  Please can you give me some idea?  Since CBC's are normal, if it is some kind of cancer it certainly can't be too serious can it? Thanks for any input and God bless you.  Rob.

[Rob1964]

Had the MRI.  The radiologist ended up taking two additional images, what was supposed to be the short 3 minute image took about 10 minutes.  I asked if my twitching legs caused unclear images and she said no, that they were clear, she just needed more images and reminded me that I pointed out the bruise and bumps on my thoracic spine.  maybe she was just being thorough and maybe I'm just in denial.  The pain I am experiencing is very deep and is causing shortness of breath so, I'm taking it really easy for now.  Praying alot. Thank God I don't have any kind of panic disorder.

[bosnianworrier]

Before the doc answers you I will tell you that it could be anything. Some people have ALL the symptoms of a certain disease but they do not have it, while others find it with a very few or even no symptoms. Your MRI will tell you more.

But don't worry. These diseases are not death sentence anymore. More often than not they are curable.