Software recommendations for 1.5 T MRI

[jmp77]

The facility I have had 2 MRIs done uses a Toshiba MRI and was today told they use "EMPOWER" software. Have read that 'good' software with a 1.5 T is as good as, or better than a 3T with poor software.

Wondering if anyone knows about the quality of Toshiba and Empower?

Thanks in advance!

[SarahL2491]

look him up, if he's a MS Neuro specialist, it will be noted.  

It seems that different places, from MRIs I have looked at, cover different things.  Ask around to people who have had them.

I can't justify the "important to stay with the same machine"  Why?  I'd ask him!

[jmp77]

This Dr is asking for the MRI update, as a second opinion to the neuro I saw in 2011 who ordered the first MRI.  This Dr. is, by word of mouth locally, the MS Neuro specialist.

I asked about 3T having read about it here.  He seemed to think it more important to stay with the same machine I've been on.

But, honestly, when I read some of what others MRI reports say, mine seems to not have that much info. But, then what do I really know?

[jensequitur]

Because technology advances so quickly, I think there's now an actual difference between a 1.5T with good software, and a 3T.

My personal experience with my first neurologist was disappointing - he kept sending me for 1.5T MRIs because of my weak legs and clonus.  I got sick and tired of him 'explaining' why there was nothing wrong with my spine because the MRI didn't show it, and asked him directly for a 3T MRI.  It revealed two obvious large lesions, and a wide area of enhancement.  Then I switched to an MS specialist!  So there you go.  You should never have to second-guess your doctor.