... The psychiatrist is listed on some websites as a neuropsychiatrist, others as just a psychiatrist. He believes I'm crazy, which is his job." I would say that you have seen a poor psychiatrist were they to dismiss you as crazy. ... (7 replies)
... It is not a common symptom and affects a small percentage of MSers. I get relief by resting and I also use my passive shooter's ear protectors to muffle sounds. ... (14 replies)
... Alex. There is quite a bit you need to learn about MS before you jump to conclusions. There are 4 types of MS. ... (4 replies)
... The main difference in your lesions will be active and inactive lesions. If you have an MRI with and without contrast, the contrasting dye will "light up" the active lesions. The lesions will remain. ... (4 replies)
... It is not uncommon for this phrase to be used. ... (8 replies)
... the insurance company refused to pay for an MRI with contrast, so we went ahead without contrast. If the doc still thinks it might be MS, can he make a diagnosis off the current MRI or will he need to order another MRI with contrast? ... (3 replies)
... It is amazing, still, that insurance companies stand in the way of the best diagnostic tools. ... (3 replies)
... I have an update on my nephew. ... (13 replies)
... You stated that you had an MRI with contrast today. What did they scan? ... (17 replies)
... I went to a nuerologist, that I didn't like, and he ordered a cervical mri, no contrast. He said that there was a lot of calcification, arthritis. I have an appointment with a neuro surgeon that did surgery on my spine years ago to get his opinion. My hands have been twitching terrible for the past few days. ... (9 replies)
... No worries. I assume that your neuro was just a regular neuro and was looking for a quick diagnosis. Unfortunately MS is not so simple. ... (5 replies)
... The first neurologist was very likely well experienced. Based upon what you wrote, perhaps a new neurologist can best assist you. ... (15 replies)
... for a blood test. They were evasive about what they were looking for. ... (17 replies)
... I had an MRI scan two years ago when I had my first attack of papilloedema and that time it was done both without and then with contrast medium. This last time was done at a very large and reputable university hospital and, the technician told me I would have a second scan with contrast. ... (17 replies)
... then they put you back in the machine and repeat a few of the series...usually an additional 10 minutes or so... ... (4 replies)
... dye introduced with an IV during your MRI. No contrast is just a MRI without an IV. The dye is used to be able to see more detail. ... (4 replies)
... a desk either...and even though I have MS, I have since my diagnosis, gotten several degrees and work in sales management, never in the same place for more than an hour and I travel extensively for my job. ITs possible to work in a career which isnt too brutal on MS ... ... (2 replies)
... the end of June, beginning of July, 2012. I had tremendous pressure, photophobia and had to start wearing sunglasses because the pain was so intense. I went to an FNP who said it was a sinus infection. She put me on Cipro for 10 days. I know what a sinus headache and infection feels like and this was nothing like it. ... (6 replies)
... So what does the dye do, because my patient plan specified no dye. ... (4 replies)
... alone problem but it can also be a "companion" of MS. The MSAA has funding programs for an MRI if you lack insurance. ... (4 replies)
