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Small vessel ischemic white matter disease

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Feb 1 7:23am | Replies (39)
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Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!
Good thing that your husband was nagging!
Let’s hope other members have some neurologist recommendations for you.
I can help answer your question regarding MRI with contrast and its effect on kidney function.
Anytime one has an MRI with contrast they do a blood test to check your creatinine level to make sure the contrast material won’t damage the kidneys.
They also want the patient to drink more water to flush it out of the system.

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claudia72 | @claudia72 | Jan 28 8:36pm

Thank you for that information, Ingegerd. Appreciate it. Guess it was good that my husband nagged but in truth, I have lived with weird symptoms for years because I know that once we start down the road of testing, there seems to be no end to it! And, from what I researched, there is no actual cure for MS or most of those diseases. Makes me want to just forget about it! But, I am thinking of either Mayo or Barrows in Phoenix, which would be closer. It’s all a bit overwhelming. But I know there are people suffering much more than I am. I do believe in God and the power of prayer too. I know I am not ‘exempt’ from suffering. Just trying to remember HE who walks with me & helps carry the load on this journey.
Thank you again for responding back. And blessings to all🙏

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