MRI

[daisyd]

This morning I had an MRI on my brain and neck area had loads before although didn't include cervical spine before.

Today I was give an injection. some sort of dye which shows up the blood vessels better ? why now I think it may have been useful before, has anyone else had this?

karen xx

[Lesley_D]

I spersonally haven't but my sister has, although she doesn't have APS she has 2 annerrysums in e brain. I believe as you say it gives them a much clearer image of the blood vessels themselves.

Lesley

[jetjetjet]

hi -daisy ------------------ i have had it done a number of times for ,one thing or another ! they consintrated on my upper spine and neck also. then my entire spinwe to hips- front sides and back views---------------- i can go back in my records if will be of help to you ????? --------------------- jet

[Hidden]

It's called contrast. I have had it at leatest 20 times over the past 15 years. No negative side effects for me. Makes a man's scrotum extemely warms for about 30 seconds.

[Dani71]

Yes, I had it done 2 yrs ago. Not aps related, I had a tumour on a gland in my neck, not sure wat the dye was for , just hated the entire MRI ...

[Renae]

The only side effect is if you have any kidney problems, as it does filter through the kidneys. Just drink lots of water afterwards.

[Manofmendip]

Hi Karen

Yes I've had the tracer contrast die before for CT scans and I am having an MRi/MRA and another CT on Thursday. Like you they are going to look at my blood vessels in my cervical spint to see if I have issues with them that may be causing my 'funny turns'.

Best wishes.

Dave

[daisyd]

Thanks everyone for your comments. I was wondering why I had it this time ? it was because I was seen by a different Neurologist, the one I had for years had requested MRI scans and he always told me the my brain was like it should be for someone my age(.I had requested to see another neurologist at the same local Hospital)

Perhaps had I have had the dye on previous occasions he might have seen the problems.although he still wouldn't admit it was down to Hughes syndrome.

Luckly I am now being seen in St Thomas' with people who know what they are doing.

Karen xx

No warm bits !

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