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From: MSN Nicknamespiritofsmiling  (Original Message)Sent: 3/2/2005 9:47 PM
My doctor still thinks that my condition fits MS better than anything else.
 
We have read so many experiences of people who waited years and years to finally be diagnosed with MS. I have had two brain MRIs and a lumbar puncture that were negative for MS.
 
Does anyone know if an MRI with a dye contrast can shows lesions when an MRI without contrast doesn't?
 
Also, does anyone know of any resource that will help someone get an MRI if they don't have insurance to pay for it?
 
Getting desperate.


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From: MSN NicknameSmilingSuperSmileSent: 3/3/2005 8:45 PM
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I have had two mri's to see if I have MS.  I have had them because of the tingling or buzzing I have.  Neither showed anything and all I was told is either  I don't have MS or it is too early.  EEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!  Please let me know what you find out :)

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From: MSN Nicknamecatjohn1Sent: 4/21/2005 8:17 PM
I have had mri's,cat scans, 7-way bone x-rays on & on.... All done thru acchsss(however its spelled) LOL  But what i have learned thru thos test are this. 1. the curve of my neck, it curves ackwards...thats where the pain at the base of the neck and base of skull pain comes  from. Plus doing a little lookin on (webmd.com) and other sources. Its down to this...my C-1 disk where our nerves and such are in a sense threaded thru, what happens is that if that disk is just off a notch..(like to metal washers). You get horrible pain. I know when it flares up I always want to (cup) or interlock my fingers together behind my neck. What I do is pull gently on my neck to go forward (towards the chin), and it relieves some pain. Plus mri's didnot show up a big lump ecccchhhh on my shoulder blade, which is called  a muscle spasm. Ha like I didnt already figure that one out. I am in AZ. So we have income limited state insurance. I would also talk to your Doc. or your nurse(they actually know more avenues sometimes) I have rambled sorry. Oh, search online for free...whatever.... I actually have found (free or cost cut) medications. Hope for the best to u. Take care Cat 

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From: MSN Nicknamejulesm64Sent: 6/15/2005 12:46 AM

Hello-

I'm not sure if you were able to have your MRI but the contrast is used to enhance the pictures of certain structures.  It can also help to evaluate some types of tumors and areas of inflammation.  My father has had MS for about 21 years (diagnosed MS that is) he had many many incorrect diagnoses before they finally determined it was MS.  The MRI studies that he has are always with the contrast.  My suggestion for you to be able to have this, is to contact the hospital were the procedure is done and explain your insurance situation.  They almost always have programs that you would be eligable for.  Hope you can find the help that you need!!


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From: MSN Nicknamesissylala69Sent: 11/14/2008 1:38 AM
hi,
hopefully i can answer your question about ms and mri's. i myself have fibro, interstitial cystitis, chronic fatigue and so on. my husband does have ms. at first that is what they thought i had. so they did the mri and it was negative. luckily i have a great family dr. and was able to figure out that since my mri was negative, the  next closes disease that resembles ms is fibro. about 5 yrs after i was diagnosed with fibro, my husband was diagnosed with ms. it is amazing that both our symptoms resemble eachother, except for i dont have the lesions. so if u has ms sweetie they would be able to see lesions either on your brain or spine. people with fibro do not have lesions. i hope this helps.
 
                                         monica (aka sissylala69)

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