I had a MRI today and the Neurosurgeon can't see me for a few weeks. I was hoping someone could not diagnose but tell me if it's normal or not. I have a copy of the images.
2007-03-06 05:10:00 · 6 answers · asked by Tell It Like It Is! 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Or how to read them would be nice but let's not be sarcastic as sarcasm get's negative ratings from me. Thanks
2007-03-06 05:16:12 · update #1
I know that it's going to suck for you to wait. But, it's one of those things that you're just going to have to do. Either the neurosurgeon or a neurologist are the only ones that I would trust to read an MRI scan. I had an MRI done on my brain a few years back. And, although it was fascinating to look at. I wouldn't want to even presume to make a guess. Nor, would I want to hear the opinion of an unqualified person. Either there is something or there isn't either way you'll have closer. Be patient and your questions will be answered. Good Luck Good Health
2007-03-06 05:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by The Oracle Of Portland Maine 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Here is the process.
You have your MR Scan.
The images get sent to a radiologist to be read.
The radiologist makes a report - sends it to your local doctor.
So by the time your follow-up appointment occurs - your local doctor should have the results.
As far as reading an MR study - it all depends upon why you had the study to start with. Different conditions require different MR sequences.
Scans for stroke differ from scans for MS or tumors, etc.
Also - the neuro doctor doesn't just see patients in his office. He also has surgery appointments as well. So his office time is limited - which is probably why it is taking 2 weeks for your follow up appt.
BTW - please tell me that they gave you a CD rather than films. DICOM images on a CD can be viewed by anyone (notice I didn't say read). Those images can also be zoomed in, contrast changed, etc. Nothing gets under my skin faster than a dinosaur of a doctor that still insists on seeing films.
2007-03-06 05:26:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually, sorry to dispute an answer here, but brains can differ slightly from one person to the next. This is why gross anatomy is so difficult. Even though essentially they are structurally the same, there can be differences between one and another. Lesions can even be present. Don't use another scan to compare to yours. You need a professional. I wouldn't post any medical records online anyway.
2007-03-06 05:25:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
what i would do would be to search online for 100% normal MRI pictures of the areas you had scanned and then compair them with the ones that you have. Search in google images. I have had MRIs of my head and spine 2times and i know how nerve wracking the waiting can be.
2007-03-06 05:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Legally, NO, however, it may be possible for someone in the medical field to distinguish a problem from the norm. I wouldn't trust any opinion you are given unless it's from a Doctor.
2007-03-06 05:18:42 · answer #5 · answered by derek.malone 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can tell without looking...there's something wrong with your head. Go to a freakin' doctor.
2007-03-06 05:14:58 · answer #6 · answered by littlechrismary 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋