Is an MRI capable of missing something in the body where systemic pain is felt in the back and leg area?
2006-07-31 18:42:58 · 10 answers · asked by Yahoo answer dude 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Yes, it is capable of missing something, though, truth be told, this is fairly rare. If you have had inconclusive MRI' to diagnose a problem, go to a second doctor or specialist, and ask them to combine and MRI with a PET or CAT scan, or even, if it's a very serious problem, witht a minor surgery called an arthroscopy. Good luck to you
2006-07-31 18:48:00 · answer #1 · answered by Jigga 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have a new MRI that is 3D and good ability of seeing all the arteries and rotate them around in different angles.They also will tell you if you ever had any metal in your eye that you never got out you can go blind, the magnetism is 100x more powerful than the earths magnet. I had 3 done, no more. I also learned the tests aren't good for you. Let GOD help you is my philosophy. I had pains in my back and legs(sciatic nerve) it put me out of commission for three months two years in a row,still no surgery. Keep your back strong and limber when I get lazy is when I start having problems again. GOOD LUCK!
2006-07-31 19:22:31 · answer #2 · answered by the doctor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but it won't show that much more than owt else. If its on the NHS get it done - don't bother paying the £500 to go private. Its not worth it. I'm 23 and have major back problems - If you've read any of my previous posts you will see I keep harping on about acupuncture - I've ditched the walking stick now and its changed my life completely. My best friend has IBS and I convinced her to go to see my acupuncture lady and she's sorted her out as well. You can get it on the NHS for free - I pay privately as well as NHS treatment. I know what chronic pain is like - I'm now tablet free and hiking to the pub this evening! Good luck.
2016-03-27 11:34:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but that's usually because your spine wasn't completely flat against the pad/bed when they were taking the images.
I went through three MRI's when I had a car accedent and had actually dislocated my coxyxis (Tailbone).
Because I have a minor scoliosys they weren't able to actually see it the first two times, but my symptoms were undeniable and very painful.
It's not something I ever want to go through again!!
2006-07-31 18:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by DEATH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably. My daughter had an MRI of her knee after a car accident and it didn't show anything. They guessed part of her ligament was being pinched into the bones.
She had surgery Saturday, and sure enough, the ligament was being pinched. This didn't show up on the MRI.
2006-07-31 18:46:03 · answer #5 · answered by moondrop000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-25 13:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible. However the chances are less than 3%.
2006-07-31 18:46:24 · answer #7 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-07-31 18:47:13 · answer #8 · answered by harley01xlc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are as reliable as the interpreter.
2006-07-31 18:52:52 · answer #9 · answered by 3DDD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it just depends on what you're specifically looking for.
2006-07-31 18:46:59 · answer #10 · answered by Kristin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋