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Just worried as to what MRI results mean

Posted by bradleycolleen44 @bradleycolleen44, Apr 25, 2023

REPORT:

PROCEDURE: MR BRAIN W WO CONTRAST

DATE AND TIME: 4/25/2023 10:05 AM EDT

INDICATION: gait changes, dizziness with position change, new headache
feature.

COMPARISON: CT head 6/12/2020.

TECHNIQUE: Multiplanar, multisequence MR imaging of the brain was
obtained before and after intravenous administration of contrast.
Contrast: 20 cc of ProHance.

FINDINGS:
There is no diffusion abnormality to suggest acute/subacute infarct.
There is no evidence for acute intracranial hemorrhage. There is no
hydrocephalus, extra-axial fluid collection, or midline shift. There is
likely a small developmental venous anomaly within the left parasagittal
frontal lobe. There are no abnormal white matter lesions identified.
Visualized intraorbital contents are unremarkable. There is minimal
mucosal thickening of the paranasal sinuses. Trace bilateral mastoid tip
fluid.

IMPRESSION:
No acute intracranial abnormality.

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bradleycolleen44 | @bradleycolleen44 | Apr 30, 2023
In reply to @jenniferhunter "@bradleycolleen44 That is also a symptom of spinal cord compression (changes in bowel or bladder function)...." + (show)
@jenniferhunter

@bradleycolleen44 That is also a symptom of spinal cord compression (changes in bowel or bladder function). I had compression of my spinal cord because the C5/C6 disc ruptured into the central canal and grew bone spurs there next to it. I was also having muscle spasms at the time that where moving my vertebrae and straightening the curve in my neck, and essentially that would make the spinal canal a bit smaller. It put more pressure on the cord and for awhile, it was intermittent. When my physical therapist realigned everything, by bladder worked better and my walking was normal, but when it shifted, I had difficulty emptying my bladder and I walked with a limp. This may be an early sign of bladder issues with spinal cord compression. It was for me. It can advance to incontinence that can became permanent if the spinal cord is not decompressed with surgery. You will want to mention this to your doctors and ask the neurologist about consulting a spine specialist.

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I can still feel it when i do actually go pee and have a bowel movement though it’s weird

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frances007 | @frances007 | May 1, 2023

In reply to @bradleycolleen44 I understand your worries; however, the radiologist has noted that there is no abnormality. I do not know anything about you, but wonder if you have any kind of hearing loss, as this can affect your balance and things of that nature. In fact, May is Better Hearing and Speech Month and the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders has some great articles about hearing loss and balance. I had a recent CT scan for similar symptoms that are described. and my neurologist was able to put me at ease, as the results were normal. Sometimes getting up too quickly from a sitting position can cause dizziness, as do many medications. My problem was more or less related to headaches.
I hope your doctor can put your mind at ease. I collect flowers and leaves to press. Here's one for you.
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cmg | @cmg | May 2, 2023
In reply to @frances007 "In reply to @bradleycolleen44 I understand your worries; however, the radiologist has noted that there is..." + (show)
@frances007

In reply to @bradleycolleen44 I understand your worries; however, the radiologist has noted that there is no abnormality. I do not know anything about you, but wonder if you have any kind of hearing loss, as this can affect your balance and things of that nature. In fact, May is Better Hearing and Speech Month and the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders has some great articles about hearing loss and balance. I had a recent CT scan for similar symptoms that are described. and my neurologist was able to put me at ease, as the results were normal. Sometimes getting up too quickly from a sitting position can cause dizziness, as do many medications. My problem was more or less related to headaches.
I hope your doctor can put your mind at ease. I collect flowers and leaves to press. Here's one for you.

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read about vestibular migraine. See if your symptoms match.

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frances007 | @frances007 | May 4, 2023
In reply to @cmg "read about vestibular migraine. See if your symptoms match." + (show)
@cmg

read about vestibular migraine. See if your symptoms match.

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Hello @cmg I met with my neurologist yesterday as I suffer from migraine headaches, for which I take Nurtec or Propanoprol, both of which are very helpful to me. The Nurtec works well, but insurance only allows 8 tablets per month, which is okay because my copay for this drug is $40. Having said this, it works very well. He and I also discussed the frequency of my headaches, and many are attributed to stress, of which I am under a great deal presently.
I wish I could provide you with something more, but here is a quote from Sanoja that made me think about how often I over think everything.

"I was overthinking, as usual, when I bumped into this blackboard outside a café that I pass by every day. I realized that I’m often so absorbed in my own thoughts that I miss the simple, beautiful things that surround me. My overthinking often keeps me from being present."

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