2nd MRI - Frustrating

[COBOB]

Well, they did the 2nd MRI, but look like they did brain with and without contrast on a 1.5 t machine at a facility that has Two 3T machines.  They said since the baseline was a 1.5 T the followup should be a 1.5 T,  Guess I'll wait to see what the Neuro-Rad has to say. Also look like they didn't bother with the C-Spine.

Just a bit frustrated.

Bob

[COBOB]

Part of it is CMSC and MS Society recommendations.  If your baseline is is on a 1.5 T, then the followup should be on a 1.5 T.  They have some twisted logic.  If a 3.0T sees 25% more lesions, they should move up to the 3.0 if it is available.  Oh well, no one aver said this stuff made sense.

Bob

[jensequitur]

I had to work really hard to make sure that I got a scan on a 3T machine.  I don't understand why neurologists don't always schedule you for the best Tesla available!  

[COBOB]

I didn't see the order.  I called in and the University hospital does everything electronically.  I'll have to wait.  It was a newer 1.5 T scanner, and they slid me into the bore and never moved the table for the entire scan.  They were done non-contrast and contrast in under 45 min.  That's what makes me think they didn't shoot the c-spine.  I'll just have to see what the report says.  Valium worked fine.  No claustrophobia this time.

[sllowe]

That rots.
Wasn't the C ordered?
-Shell

[drsdonthelp]

Sorry your test was frustrating to you. We are here for you if you need to vent. Hopefully you get the results quickly. Good luck to you. Pamela

[luvsummer]

Hi,
I was hoping you would post.  I've been thinking about you, knowing you had a test tonight.

I'm sorry to hear you didn't get the 3T test.  I see from above you have a neuro radiologist.  Now, I wish I had one of those or at least knew how to find one.

I hope you are feeling better this week.  Take care and hope you get your results soon.

Respectfully,
Luvsummer