MRI with contrast

[WoodyT]

Hi ,

Has anyone had an MRI with contrast with their tinnitus .I have had T for the past eight months but now developed nerve pain in my face .

Thanks Zx

[JohnJopp]

Yes I have and I've had no ill effects.

[Jimac]

Yes, one sided tinnitus and hearing loss. MRI was to rule out any sort of tumour, thankfully results were negative. Eventually diagnosed with meniere's disease.

[WoodyT in reply to Jimac]

Hi , thanks for both replying.

Did you have contrast dye with your MRI ?

[Jimac in reply to WoodyT]

Yes, small acustic neuroma, which was one possibility are difficult to detect without contrast.

[WoodyT in reply to Jimac]

Ok thanks - hope you’re ok . How are you now ?

[JohnJopp in reply to WoodyT]

In my case I had a normal MRI scan shortly after the onset of my T 6 years ago. Then the next day I got a phone call saying I needed to go and have another one with contrast. Must admit I was worried sick as it seemed obvious they had found something and just wanted to confirm their findings. I was imagining a huge brain tumour but it turned out to be a small acoustic neuroma (about 4mm dia). I now have annual MRI scans to keep an eye on the little bugger and thankfully it hasn't changed much in size over the 6 years. I was told if it gets to about 10mm then maybe think about getting it sorted. My T is just as loud now as it was then but it really doesn't bother me too much these days and for the most part I don't even notice it.

John