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No bangs - no falls - nothing at all of a traumatic nature. Furthermore, the pain is NOT worsened by activity of any sort nor from digital pressure applied to the area. It is just there - unrelenting and very painful. It came on out of nowhere a couple of months ago and is not easing up at all - if anything, it is getting worse. That is why I was wondering if something were going on that may not be visible on an XR but could be picked up in a CT scan.
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Hello ttibsen, I'm sorry to hear about your wife's problem. It is my understanding that MRIs are more for diagnosing soft tissue problems including organs and structures such as ligaments, etc. CTs can do the same things and I believe are better for bones. They are a series of X-Rays at deeper and deeper levels, so more radiation. Hope that helps. I hope and pray they find the answer and that there is a safe treatment for her. All my best, Sunnyflower
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Sounds like neuropathy. I have neuropathy probably caused by Lyme disease. It can be caused by so many different things. You should see a neurologist. They can do nerve tests to try to find out what the problem is. Don't wait. Good luck.