Re: MRI result
- From: dar <darhody@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:08:06 -0700 (PDT)
On Apr 19, 2:17 pm, zack <zachary_macdon...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I recently had an head/neck MRI for chronic pain on the left side of
my head, neck and back, ringing ears and dizziness. The scan went
down to C1-C2.
The MRI was taken in supine position. Towards the end of the
scanning
process I began to feel throbbing in the front of my throat in
synchrony with the banging of the scanner. This continued until the
the muscles on my left upper back joined in, twitching in time with
the banging of the scanner. I assumed they were scanning the lower
brain down to C1-C2 at this time.
I asked the technician and his colleague about this and was told that
it sometime happens. His colleague said that she noticed the
vibration on the monitor during this time. He seemed to be reluctant
to speak so I didn't persue it.
I heard nothing more about it. I assumed it may be of diagnostic
value only because the area of spasming (contracting) muscles are
where I have chronic pain.
The ENT that ordered the scan did not know why and suggested I
contact
the radiologist. Unfortunately their policy is not to talk directly
to patients. The ENT is reluctant to waste his time given that the
scan was unremarkable.
I thought that the MRI would not interfer with the nerves in this
way. Causing firing potentials to be reached. Makes me wonder about
whether my brain was randomly changed during the scan ;) A sobering
thought but beside the point (no metaphorical pun intended).
Not meaning to beg the question but I do understand that hydrogen
atoms are magnetically polarized, released and then release energy in
the form of an RF wave. What I observed was that the muscles
(Rhomboids in particular) fired (twitched, spasmed, went into teteny)
in rhythm with the banging of the scanner (coincident events). The
vibration of my muscles was observed by the technician (real
macroscopic muscular event). It surprises me that RF waves would
acount for causing nerves to reach their firing threshold (needs
further explanation). And it surprises me that it only affected an
area
of persistent pain (left side under scapula) and not both sides
(another
coincidence). Both sides of my brain were scanned. I am looking to
understand.
If I am having persistent pain, the nerves stimulating those muscles
are
already hypersensitive and their firing threshold could be lower than
usual. This specific area of twitching should then be diagnostically
significant in demonstrating hypersensitivity and hence explain pain,
inflammation and wasting muscles. The doctor having a further
correlation with my previously stated symptoms, his observations and
the objectively observed MRI experience why then are the results
unremarkable.
The subjective experience of pain is not scientifically measurable
and
pain thresholds are subjectively reported and vary over time and
across the population. Given the difficulty patients have in
demonstrating the existence of pain from trauma why doesn't the
radiologist use all of the available information.
Given that I have no diagnosis except "you may have Meniere's
syndrome", I would be interested in any comments.
Thanks,
Zack
Zack,
Quite honestly, if this was me, I'd first get a copy of the
radiologist and physicians report. There may be a fee for this. I'd
then call the hospital (if you had the MRI done in a hospital) and
speak to the Patient Advocate and explain to that person, everything
that you've posted here. This might take some time for them to
research the situation. I'd wait to see what is recommended.
If that fails, I'd set up an appointment with the radiologist, my
physician and the hospital administrator to have an "audience", so to
speak. I'd bring a list of concerns (in case I would forget, one
tends to when they're a tad bit nervous or not feeling well) to be
addressed, and hopefully, they will be during this appointment.
Lastly, I'd bring someone with me that's familiar with my case, and
with whom I trust. That way, you'll have someone to help you remember
what had transpired during your appointment, and they are your
witness.
Or quite simply, I'd get a second opinion......
I just hate to see folks whom are vulnerable, due to their medical
conditions, not having all the pieces to the puzzle. It's frustrating
and demeaning...... You are your own best advocate when it comes to
your medical condition and it's treatment. If you can not defend
yourself, get someone whom you trust to act on your behalf.
Addressing the dizziness. I've personally had to go to the ER twice
for two different reasons regarding this. One had to do with my ears,
the other with MVP. I was given an explanation to both situations
and a exercise to help me. It's quite simple and sometimes very
effective. If it's not totally effective, it certainly helps, me.
I was told that the ear situation was possibly due to crystals.
Please check with your physician for approval of this exercise,
especially with your other medical conditions......
If you are by yourself:
Simply lie flat on your bed, stomach side up facing the ceiling.
Sometimes I prop my legs up on a pillow for the lower back. Rotate
your head gently all the way to the right, as far as it can go,
without any pain or straining. Count to 30 slowly. Slowly, move your
head ever so slightly, stop and count to 30 slowly, again. Keep on
doing this until your head has rotated all the way to the left. You
should do this at least 8 times with stopping and counting to 30,
until your head has moved all the way to the left.
Now, start moving, stopping and counting slowly towards the right (or
your first position). Do the same amount of moving, stopping and
counting as you started from. You've completed the exercise. If you
feel that you need to do this again, you can.
I do this every morning before I get out of bed.
If I have problems with dizziness from the MVP, or if this above
exercise doesn't help, I have to take Meclizine.
Best wishes to you Zack......
Take care and be well out there! Debra
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