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(Message started by: kari on Aug 13^th, 2002, 2:48pm)

Title: MRI scheduled
Post by kari on Aug 13^th, 2002, 2:48pm

Neuro wants to run an MRI.
Clusters don't show on them though, right?
Whats the difference between an MRI and a Cat scan?

Has anyone's MRI ever showed anything for CH?

Title: Re: MRI scheduled
Post by oringkid on Aug 13^th, 2002, 3:06pm

The MRI (magnetic resonance imaging (I think)) and the CT scan (don't know that one but know it is a superior x-ray) are done to rule out other problems, such as tumors or vascular anomalies etc. If your MRI or CT shows nothing then CH is a good possibility if your symptoms match the criteria.

Hope this helps!

Sherry

Title: Re: MRI scheduled
Post by Ted on Aug 13^th, 2002, 3:13pm

So, an MRI and CT isn't Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut?
The MRI can see things better than a CT scan. I don't think anything's been picked up with an MRI. I believe the larger hypothalamus was detected by PET scans.

Title: Re: MRI scheduled
Post by ChristineL on Aug 13^th, 2002, 4:17pm

If he wants to see something have him do a color doppler - you can see where the Clusters are. The color doppler shows different levels of "heat" in your brain with different colors. I have had a ton of them done and they are cool. Its like having your picture taken.

Chris L

Title: Re: MRI scheduled
Post by Slammy on Aug 13^th, 2002, 5:21pm

on 08/13/02 at 16:17:42, ChristineL wrote:

The color doppler shows different levels of "heat" in your brain with different colors. I have had a ton of them done and they are cool. Its like having your picture taken.

Chris L

Ah HA! Now I understand you. Chris! ;D

Slammy 8)