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Why would I need a repeat brain MRI with contrast?

Diagnosed with fibro 6 years ago, symptoms such as a numb foot for 3 months, numb/pins & needles in groin, hand & feet. Severe lower back pain, fatigue, loss of balance, burnt feeling finger tips, headaches, night sweats.. Physio noted severe right leg weakness & with symptoms sent me to nuero who referred me for Brain & spine MRI.
Diagnosed with osteoarthritis in neck & lower spine after MRI & have to go for a repeat brain scan with contrast dye due to "changes of uncertain significance"... Any idea what this could mean? MS was suspected but would they not have said lesions on brain rather than changes?
Thank you in advance for any replies.
I'm a 39 year old female.
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I hope you come back and tell us what the repeat MRI revealed (if anything).  Radiologists will request this if there is reason that they aren't seeing what the want to see, if for some reason their view in the MRI is obscured, or there is some change they want to take a closer look at.  They need to be really proactive and often these requested repeat MRI's come back with an all clear message after.  So, try not to worry and let us know what the second shows.  good luck
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Thank you for replying. My repeat is in 3rd of April so I will let you know & will try not to worry in the meantime. X
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