Sorry if My question is similar to my other post.
I was was wondering if anyone had any complications/ negative experiences with contrast MRIs using gadolinium - and if you believe they are generally safe?
In short my neurologist said he he doubts MS for my sx- but can't explain what has been going on for two yrs. I've had clear MRI of brain, C spine, lower lumbar- no thoracic- none with contrast. Normal Meg's and blood work. But Now my insurance is insisting If I have have new MRI and searching searching for Ms, it must be done with contrast. In addition it'll be 2 doses of contrast- 1 for brain, 1 for spine.
Neurologist says it's "up to you" if you want to have the MRIs with contrast. He doesn't think they're absolutely necessary and said there are "unknown risks" involved- but also said if it would give me peace of mind about MS I could do them.
Im torn about this decision because I've read contrasting agents pose an risks and FDA has issued warnings. Also gad remains in the body even with those with normal kidney function, but they just don't know what trace amounts do to the body.
Yet I'm still uneasy that's my previous MRIs are not enough (no contrast, no thoracic) to exclude MS and my sx are not improving/ no explanations/ sometimes feel as if they're getting worse (tingling, numbness and weakness in extremities and left leg).
I was was wondering if anyone had any complications/ negative experiences with contrast MRIs using gadolinium - and if you believe they are generally safe?
In short my neurologist said he he doubts MS for my sx- but can't explain what has been going on for two yrs. I've had clear MRI of brain, C spine, lower lumbar- no thoracic- none with contrast. Normal Meg's and blood work. But Now my insurance is insisting If I have have new MRI and searching searching for Ms, it must be done with contrast. In addition it'll be 2 doses of contrast- 1 for brain, 1 for spine.
Neurologist says it's "up to you" if you want to have the MRIs with contrast. He doesn't think they're absolutely necessary and said there are "unknown risks" involved- but also said if it would give me peace of mind about MS I could do them.
Im torn about this decision because I've read contrasting agents pose an risks and FDA has issued warnings. Also gad remains in the body even with those with normal kidney function, but they just don't know what trace amounts do to the body.
Yet I'm still uneasy that's my previous MRIs are not enough (no contrast, no thoracic) to exclude MS and my sx are not improving/ no explanations/ sometimes feel as if they're getting worse (tingling, numbness and weakness in extremities and left leg).
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