After my yearly MRIs, I have been experiencing extreme vertigo. I wear glasses and have not been able to walk a short distance to pick up my glasses that were laid on a small table before the MRI.
My past three yearly MRIs have resulted in extreme vertigo for about 15 minutes or so. I have to sit with my legs hanging down for a while before I dare to get up and walk to pick up my glasses. I wonder how long it will take for me to walk out of the room? Is it aging with MS (mid 40's now)?
I've had MS for more than twenty years and have been on Avonex for 16 years. My MS has been "not-active" these past five years or so (stable MRIs) and have had minimal disability progression; however, I have a "very bad scan" (lots of damage, black holes, etc.).
I'm curious why this happens. Does the MRI itself cause the increase in vertigo? Does it move the water/blood in the brain or something to cause this rapid change? Fortunately, it passes within 15 minutes and I rarely experience it otherwise.
Does anyone else have clues about this? Any input is appreciated!
My past three yearly MRIs have resulted in extreme vertigo for about 15 minutes or so. I have to sit with my legs hanging down for a while before I dare to get up and walk to pick up my glasses. I wonder how long it will take for me to walk out of the room? Is it aging with MS (mid 40's now)?
I've had MS for more than twenty years and have been on Avonex for 16 years. My MS has been "not-active" these past five years or so (stable MRIs) and have had minimal disability progression; however, I have a "very bad scan" (lots of damage, black holes, etc.).
I'm curious why this happens. Does the MRI itself cause the increase in vertigo? Does it move the water/blood in the brain or something to cause this rapid change? Fortunately, it passes within 15 minutes and I rarely experience it otherwise.
Does anyone else have clues about this? Any input is appreciated!
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