mri - Spinal Cord Disorders Message Board

partington · 03-20-2005, 03:15 PM

hi, i was just wondering does it make a difference if you have a mri with contrast? i am scheduled to have another mri but this time with contrast.

wimpette · 03-21-2005, 02:57 PM

I think that an MRI with contrast will reveal any other problems that might explain your symptoms and how to correct them. At that point the surgeon or your doctor can re evaluate you to see whether the initial impression that you had something that didn't need surgery was correct or that something else is going on. Hang in there, pain is hard to deal with and hopefully , this might give you a more precise answer as to what is going on and how to deal with it.
Cheers,
W

coach606 · 03-22-2005, 11:10 PM

I hope your MS improves.

My understanding of the contrast dye use is limited to my case, but here goes. As I understood it, the dye was needed if you've had prior neck surgeries.

I'm not sure what other uses it serves, but I'm sure it has many. Didn't your doctor tell you why it was needed?