I am not yet diagnosed with Lupus tho has been suspected, My rheumy does however think I have an autoimmune arthritis and as I have been in severe pain recently he ordered an MRI. However this has been declined as I am very overweight and the scanner will not accommodate me (I am actually relieved as I am extremely claustrophobic). What next tho ? does anyone know what are the alternatives to MRI are besides the standard x-rays I have already had.
Alternative to MRI scans: I am not yet diagnosed... - LUPUS UK
Alternative to MRI scans
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Sorry to be negative Tidmusshaz but I don't know of any. An ultrasound scan would be a very poor substitute and don't think they're used, in any event, for this type of problem.
Ct scan?
Hi everyone I've been asking for an MRI scan for ages and one of the consultants I saw said no as exposure is dangerous. I don't think it is given that I've never had one on my brain and the last time I had one was years ago for my hips. Any advice please?
hi tidzmusshaz, there are specialist mri scans available, heres info/ link its in the north east and is open sided. newcastleclinic.co.uk/publi... hope this helps.mark.
Thanks x
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