MRI Anxiety

[Tam-56]

Thank you so much ladies for your support during my recent MRI anxiety. I did end up having the gadolinium contrast (after consulting with my Oncologist) as the results show more detail. The MRI was not as bad as I anticipated!! There was an aquarium and a bar graph to show how many minutes had passed as well ...that was a huge help to me as I am claustrophobic.

The results were clear of any tumors (thank you!!!) .... did show "mild non-specific scattered foci of white matter T2 prolongation most likely secondary to chronic small vessel disease". Anyone out there have these findings? My vertigo spells point to Meniere's Disease for which there is no cure, only management of symptoms.

I am so thankful for the support of you caring, intelligent and talented ladies...you got me through a very stressful event.

All the Best to you,

Maura

[blms]

what cancer hospital are you using?

[Tam-56 in reply to blms]

MGH

[Tam-56 in reply to blms]

The MRI was with an ENT doc at Mass Eye and Ear

[blms in reply to Tam-56]

where is your oncologist?

[Tam-56]

Thank you Sandra!

Lol empty brain is a good thing!!! May be some gerbils up there though!

You got me through another bump on this rocky road.

Sending you positive healing thoughts to enable you to enjoy your 4th of July celebration!

All the best to you and family,

Maura❤️

[Mary115]

Maura, Congrats on getting through the test. Can be challenging. Good to also read that the results were better than expected.

[mariootsi]

Clear of tumors! Yay!

[Rhwright12]

Hi! Congrats on clear scans! I had 2 brain lesions in November. The white matter thing also came up on mine. I never got a straight answer as to what it meant. But it was all but gone on the the next scan. Have a great 4th of July weekend!

[Tam-56 in reply to Rhwright12]

I am so glad for your clear scans! This is a winding road ... my emotions are all over the place. My garden is my happy place. Yes we have much to be thankful this 4th of July!

[Tolife_18]

Congratulations! So happy for you! Time to celebrate!

[Hidden]

Maura — it’s hard not to dread these scans. You think you’re ok and then “scanxiety” looms as a test approaches. I’m sorry you worried. I’m grateful it went ok.

Be extra nice to yourself this weekend.

[love2golfwell]

So happy you were able to get through your MRI and had good news. Scans are scary, not just the tests themselves but waiting for results. Stay strong and positive and keep getting good news!

[Tam-56 in reply to love2golfwell]

Thank you for your well wishes. It has been a very stressful few months. I hope we all can have an enjoyable summer!

Maura❤️

[Kateds]

Great news!