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Different types of MRI machines for disc issues in neck and back?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Mar 10, 2023 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
My husband and I drove 6 hours to Sioux Falls, SD to get my neck MRI in an open/upright scanner. It was awesome. They’ve reduced the noise and I could watch a massive TV in front of me! I’m severely claustrophobic…in this machine, I started to fall asleep! The image was good enough for a diagnosis of chronic severe foraminal stenosis throughout my neck. Good luck on your journey!
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What is your treatment for the stenosis?
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Sounds so good - like that worked very well for you.
I have a specific Q. for anyone:
Can we rate MRI machines re "effectiveness"?
1 - Closed MRI is most effective??? (I understand the magnet is much larger?) The noise is not a big problem for me. It is the AWFUL CONFINEMENT even if I have an "escape" button to push.
2 - Open MRI is "good"
3 - Sitting MRI "less good"???
4 Standing MRI " ???? "
I understand one wears some head gear with sitting - that is OK with me.
Again, a prone position would make it VERY difficult to lay still; and difficult to get up while my back re-adjusts.
Appreciate everyone's responses. (I understand neck can cause problems with back. I exercise my muscles, but my
back gets "tired" so walking is not fun. The muscles "seize" up and sitting down for 5-10 minutes gives me tremendous relief. I do have periods when I can walk for 10-15 minutes or more - that is getting better over the years (I think!?) Want to mention I have had 2 TKRs in past 7 yrs. They were not difficult and are basically OK (EXCEPT nerve was clipped in one and leg has been semi-numb and a bit "UNCOORDINATED" since). But I am noticing some balance issues in past year - do not know what from. (TKRs? neck? back?) I cannot walk a straight line (one foot in front of the other - although I can play Pickleball a little awkwardly - but it is becoming harder due to balance and back). I will return to P.T. , but they give SO MANY exercises. I am in pretty good health overall, but am trying to maximize. Thank you again.....