A more powerful MRI

[LobDam]

Hi All,

I have a degenerative brain disorder and after 25 years it still a mystery why I have it. Has anyone been in a situation where a more powerful MRI has under covered something a lesser power scan has missed? What scan did you do? And what was the new knowledge?

Thanks

[BadSkater]

I think most NHS mri's are 1.5 tesla but some trusts have 3 tesla machines. Some research units are up to 7. There is also DTI, which is different and I believe can show neural pathways. CongniFX in the US do functional mri. I thought about getting more scans for my PCS but in a way, what's the point? May show something, but not like they can operate. If it was something operable it would show up on a 1.5 t NHS machine. The course of action is the same. Hope that helps...

[Liloandstitch1984 in reply to BadSkater]

Hi there, ive got severe memory problems. I've had several MRIs and ive had the same replies, they cant find anything. Im certain they can and dont want to say theres a problem. Sadly, they dont always tell the truth in my case.

[BadSkater in reply to Liloandstitch1984]

Maybe a bit harsh, unless there is a bleed , it's not going to show up. The brains workings are microscopic and that doesn't show up on a MRI. It's like inspecting something visually.

[lcd8]

I have regular MRIs with contrast and also cerebral angiograms. But that's because my issue is a neuro-vascular one and the contrast dye shows up the vascular connections. I really hope you get some answers soon.

[sashaming1]

Will Insurance cover this?