IS BRAIN MRI WITH CONTRAST SAFE?
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- Is Brain MRI with contrast safe? In this video I answer that question. I review WHY we use contrasted MRI scans for MS diagnosis and monitoring, as well as concerns regarding risk to kidney function and gadolinium brain deposition. If you have questions about the safety of MRI contrast dye, then start watching this video right now!
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Thanks for explaining! I never knew the types of Gd. I think the benefits of having the contrast outweigh the risks??
I agree Franciir! Thanks for watching and for sharing your perspective! #WeHaveMS
@@AaronBosterMD hi doc this is great information This bad I can't stop watching.👍👏👏😵
Doc my grand father is suffering now at avute lateral nueropahty. Can you explain more what is that
@@AaronBosterMD can you have hemifacial spasms with ms?
Hello po. From Philippines. I'm going to radiology to
Contrast still makes me super nervous. I just don't like injecting any chemicals into my body. I also had contrast as a kid and I hated the feeling. Made me super nauseous.
I have concerns and would NOT get an MRI w/ contrast. Thank you for the info
SO glad I found your channel Dr. Boster!!
I’m a few years late finding your channel! If I was in Ohio You’d definitely be my doctor! MRI with Contrast is what finally got me diagnosed. I had my first MS flare at age 22. Loss of vision in my left eye for at least 48 hours. I was very fit in my 20’s and suffered from stroke level blood pressure. Blood pressure fluctuations have literally made me code. Anyway, I was diagnosed this year at age 44. Not only did radiologists miss my MS when done without contrast but a few neurologist did too. Even loss of bladder control along with sever weakness and pain in both legs, making it nearly impossible to walk in 2020 still went undiagnosed. After being diagnosed 5/5/22 and seeing my MS Specialist in Atlanta and going through all of my old MRI’s. As he pointed out all the lesions that were missed and slowly losing my ability to work by 2017. I was a Medical Assistant up until I couldn’t work. I’m almost 2 doses in with Tysabri and I’m super hopeful it will help! Thank you for all of your content! I wish I had just asked for an MRI with contrast. I realize now that finding out earlier in life was just not my destiny. You have to be a strong person to go through TN attacks and have zero answers for the insane amount of pain you’re in. MS is definitely not for the weak! 🧡🧡
You are a beautiful human being to share the complete story .Thank you, now I’m better informed!
I have no problem having an MRI with contrast, but now after hearing your explanation I will be asking if the contrast is linear or macrocyclic and will refuse if it is linear. Thanks for teaching us about all these things related to MS that our own doctors don't explain.
Thank you for the spelling!
This information is great to know.Thank you so much Doctor, I really appreciate it!
Another excellent video full of information. Thanks Dr. Boster.
YW Ernie! #WeHaveMS
Your programs are invaluable! I have learned more from these segments (I've been viewing for two weeks) then eight years of doctor visits @ twice a year. That's 16 office visits & I go with a list of questions. Thank you! Such a benefit to the MS patients out here trying to deal with this disease.
YW Molly!
I postponed my MRI today due to concerns. I was told the the Facility that they only use Linear Contrast Dye. I hope I made the right decision Dr.Boster
I got a MRI with gadolinium as contrast agent today and your video makes me more quiet about the potential risk I took. Thank you for your effort.
right on Christian!
I've always wondered about contrast but never really thought to ask "strangely" as I just took it as something that needed to be used to establish a clear picture of my brain activity in relation to my MS but learning about the "Linear & Macrocyclic" kinds of contrast has definitely propped up my ears & I will be posing the question about them to my Neuro at my next appointment. Many thanks, Dr. B.
Shared this on a MS Facebook group since a lot of MRI questions have been popping up. Thank you!
TY Natalia! I'm so appreciative of this! I hope to reach as many folks impacted by MS as possible and I'm grateful you've helped push my content out to folks who might benefit from it! Thank you!
My aunt is going in for an MRI soon, this is very insightful thank you Dr Boster.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I love that it is filled with good information. I actually have an appointment in about 40 minutes to follow up on a concussion as a result of a car accident. And it is my first MRI with contrast I will definitely make sure I ask questions once I arrive.
Thank You for sharing this video with us all. I will be going for a MRI in July.Thank You.
Why would anybody use linear if there is a safer alternative?
I don’t have MS ,,but I have chronic problems. I just had a mri and it really helped me understand what they were looking for ,,and I’m a RN and I love your channel
I'm glad Beth!
Best MS specialist I’ll ever know 😊
I’ve had my first MRI today to check for MS.. my doctor originally ordered a MRI w/ Contrast but I opted out last minute. I am wondering if he’ll still be able to make the diagnosis w/o contrast. Thanks
Thank you I never knew this information I'm a veteran and go to the VA hospital and they just give me one with contrast and one without I never discussed this but now since I have this input information I need to talk to him about the difference thank you very much
Thank you, Dr. Boster! May I ask why MRI without contrast may NOT show active lesions at all? I had acute attacks in the past when MRI didn't show spine lesion at all & then corresponding lesion appeared in follow up MRI w & wlo contrast done in couple of weeks. I thought even though the lesion does not light up, it should still be visible without contrast. Thank you again!
Very nice presentation, with the exception of one minor detail; Me. No kidney problems prior to having an cervical epidural for bulging discs when my dura was punctured and 2cc of gadolinium injected into my subarachnoid (the fluid-filled space around the brain between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater, through which major blood vessels pass). Now I have a host of problems. If you think it all leaves your body just because your kidneys are doing fine - you should see my recent MRI, 6 months after the event. Gadolinium contrast is fantastic for doctors and MRI techs to help them find a problem, but not so much for the patient. More information has surfaced over this past year about the perils of this heavy metal than has been available for the past ten years. Not everyone will suffer as I and many others have from this, mainly because we are not carbon copies of each other. One thing for sure; there will be more people injured from this because of doctors like you claiming how safe it is. Please - do a little more research on this subject. You really need to catch up on current information about gadolinium contrast. This film of information is, at best, antiquated.
So did you ever figure out if that was a Linear Contrast Molecule Contrast they used or was it a Macrocylic Contrast?
it would help if you shared what type of gadolinium u used?
I went ahead and got my MRI done and Dotarem was used. So far I don't have any new symptoms. My labs were don't a few weeks after and they show normal kidney/Liver Function. Thank God!!
Thank u
Very helpful information
Having MRI Monday - neuro ordered with contrast - imaging center uses Vueway. Still super nervous - and to make things worse neuro pretty much told me I was welcome to find another neuro since he thought I was questioning him. Wow
Thanks for the great explanation. So why do hospitals still use linear contrasts molecules instead
Or macrocyclic molecules?
Brilliant video, thank you. I had seen it before but returned to it for my MRI tomorrow - where would we 'MSers' be without you. Since the things are bit different here in the UK, I googled to check what the UK Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has to say about 'Gadolinium', which states that "licences will be suspended for linear agents gadodiamide (Omniscan), and intravenous gadopentetic acid (Magnevist) and suspended products will be recalled from 1 February 2018, by which time healthcare professionals are expected to have switched over to alternative GdCAs," i.e. macrocyclic - Sigh of relief! - regardless i'll ask the question tomorrow! Most health professionals don't go into the detail of what you evangelise, thank you and keep up the outstanding work, and good job with Microphone with new video ;) THANK YOU - Greetings from the United Kingdom.
YW Atif! TY for looking into this and providing such a useful update!
Thank you for explaining this. I will ask if the contrast is macroscopic 👍🏿
Hi Dr Boster! I saw a tv ad from a law practice out of Pittsburgh talking about people who have had damage from contrast dye (electric-like shooting pains was one of the symptoms mentioned). Of course that freaked me out! What are your thoughts on this? Thanks for this video! It has definitely eased my mind!
Howdy Kelly. That sounds odd for sure! Thanks for watching the video and TY for sharing!
Thank u for explaining! I'm a researcher currently learning about all these things... surely the types of contrast agents matter a lot... it never occurred to me tha gadolinium had types thank you!
YW Manal
Thanks so much for this video ! I'm on my to have one in one hour! I'm still a little nervous but not as much as before! Hopefully this is gonna soon lead to answers. 🖒🖒🖒🖒
Since having adverse reactions(vomiting after the injection) to Gadolinium for two consecutive years, my neurologist no longer orders my MRI’s with contrast. What are my options to having a MRI with contrast? It’s been four years since I have had a contrast MRI..
So glad you covered this topic, I have been to several neurologists and have never heard any of this before. Thanks so much.
My pleasure Donna!
How do you find out what type of contrast they'll use, most people have no idea what to ask & even with an answer, they have no idea what it means lol. Second, I heard that a day or two afterwards your arm can really hurt, is that from the contrast & if so, how long does it take to get out of your system? MRIs are no fun. Also, you talked about lesions, can contrast only see recent lesions or can it detect lesions from years past? Thanks for any info.
How often would you get the MRI with contrast for anyone with MS with no DMD use/involved?
First time was a necessity, never again for me personally. I respect your professional opinion and as always thanks for the information!
And I respect your autonomy Karen! Your body = your choice = your decision!
My neurologist recommended contrast because I haven’t had an MRI since my shunt was placed in 1997. I can’t consent to the contrast as I do not feel that there is evidence that it’s actually safe, and I’m
Not having active symptoms, so not worth the risk I feel. My mom got really sick from her contrast MRI and she felt dismissed by her doctor. Most doctors in my past have also dismissed me. This is why I can’t trust the claims that it’s safe, when really there’s no evidence that it’s caused harm, which is a very different thing, especially when medicine can be extremely dismissive of patients. You won’t get the evidence it causes harm if you blow off the patients
I have head aches for days after the Mri with contrast. I also have a small drop in kidney function that picks up within 2 to six weeks. My kidney function is just within normal limits. The risks are outweighed by the usfulness of the immaging found.
Great explanation and now next time I go for my MRI I will have no concerns.
awesome!
Thanks doctor for illustrating people with this. Actually, contrast is absolutely necessary to get a wide view of the brain and disease evolution.
Thank you! Yes I will have contrast, only AFTER asking what kind is used and making sure it is NOT Linear. Thank you
Hi did you had one already? I herd to the linear is bad for our bodies they don’t care about us very sad !
having one tomorrow (1 year dx anniversary to me). I will be asking about he linear contrast. Thank you for the excellent info!
Hoping that you have a quite and stable scan!
did they tell you
Dear Aaron , How would i know if they did use LINEAR CONTRAST dye or MACROCYCLIC please ? i done my scan 2 years ago , Thank you
What about multiple Gd injections, like 5 in 5 months for every single MRI and nothing to do with MS resulting in anaphylaxis with respiratory and kidney failure?
How about gadobenate dimeglumine MultiHance as contrast? How safe is that?
With this association of deposition with linear Gd, should they be banned by now?
This former nurse, will probably opt out .
Great info!
TY Jeanne!
Hi sorry I have had a injury on the job and they have ordered for me to have a MRI but I have developed PTSD so what would you recommend for me to help me to be able to get through this procedure
I knew there had been concerns of getting too much. I have had to ask for it in the past. My levels have always been good so to me the benefit was greater than the risk. I will ask next time what type they use. Thanks again for your awesomeness! 😁❤️⚔️ #WeHaveMS
Howdy Patty! You're awesome too!
Hi Doc i have an appointment MRI head without contrast is that for me ? My concerns is always pain I’ve done occipital nerve block but is not helping me i got injured last 2018 in my work i feel always numbness tingling shooting super head pain
Had test MRI with contrast and my vein collapse the he took it out my arm and tried another vein I tasted iron and my arm where my vein collapse it had a lump. Couple days later I started getting red marks all over my body from head to toe started Itching Instantly headaches headaches my joints were hurting we're hurting my hands swollen up my face was a little swollen Can you tell me what went wrong
I got an MRI brain... Without contrast. I have all the symtoms of ms. Nothing showed on the MRI. Now I'm fighting to get it with contrast but they keep saying "but we didn't find anything.. you're too young" etc etc. (I'm 27. I don't think that's too young).
I detox with Zeolite daily but I double up after MRIs with gadolinium contrast. It was recommended by my chiro/neuro
Wish I could go back to the MRI with contrast that I had 10 years ago. I had a terrible migraine a few minutes after I got the contrast. It would be great to be able to ask them what type of gadolinium it was!
What do you recommend for removing gadolinium from the body?
Drink a lot of water after the injection of the gadolinium.
Hi, is Clariscan contrast safe Please ?
Hello doc. Im going to radiology this saturday for cranial mri with gadollinim enhancement. I dont have any idea about gadollinium. I am afraid for mri. Is it bad for me to go to procedure?
I’m so glad I found your video. I have an MRI tomorrow and I’ve been freaking out about the contrast but I feel better now after seeing this. I will definitely ask what kind of contrast they use. Thank you
You got this Gabriela!
Aaron Boster MD Thank you so much 😊
How did it go Gabriela? Any issues?
Dr. Boster - Is the contrast used by your facility liner or macrocyclic?
Marcocyclic gad contrast agents
What is the difference between a MS lesion and a cerebral infarction ? Do they look the same on a MRI scan ?
Thanks for the info! Question tho on the MRI can lesion show on stir image only and not T2?
Often times on certain images, the STIR helps the lesion "pop" and it's easier to see, but we should generally be able to see it on T2. Really STIR is a "type of" T2 image. It's a bit complicated.
@@AaronBosterMD Thank u
YW Shannon!
I had one yesterday, I was so very nervous. No problems at all, except for itchy skin in my right hand
Yes I have a friend whose getting an MRI of head soon.She's been concerned over small bone chips from an old nose injury.Can u get an MRI still or should she get a nose exray first?Can u see chips on a prior Catscan if need be?She's also getting a CT cardiac Angiogram after the MRI later on in the week should she skip the contrast in the MRI?Cardiologist told her do the MRI first before CT angiogram but didn't comment on the MRI contrast.Great u clarifying that Macrocytic contrast is safe thanku & great informative video!
Hi Dr Booster Thank You again with all the video's u have done I appreciate all the information, I get more from u than my Dr .😢 but I get more information from u that is helpful Thank You :))) I feel like you r my Doctor, your video's r helpful ☺
I certainly can't replace the MS clinician you're seeing BUT I am super glad that my MS educational videos help teach you Richelle!
This is enlightening. I don't doubt the need of monitoring through an MRI, but obviously this information on the type of G is invaluable. Will double check when is time to do my next...But also as of today I will take more care of my liver and kidneys. All my attention has been focused on the brain (obviously), but perhaps we need to approach MS in a more holistic manner. Thanks dr. B!
YW C Cabrera!
I just wonder how long this stays in the system or if there's a trace of it that go's dormet in the brain, and releases with some activity with or from meds 🤔 and cause a persons body to shake similar to convulsion symptoms.
Awesome Video. Yes I would most definitely get the contrast. I see no issue after my own research and MRI examinations frequency, which hopefully is not many after my second Lemtrada infusion 🤞🏼 Ty as always Dr Boster
YW Matt and thank YOU for continuing to support the channel and my videos!
@@AaronBosterMD Always how was ECTRIMS?
I learned a lot and connected with a lot of my international colleagues. It was a good conference. I've not missed an ECTRIMS since I was a junior resident in training. To me it's the Olympics of MS.
@@AaronBosterMD Must be amazing
It was amazing. I leave here fired up and recharged and ready to whoop some MS butt!
I would consider benefit and risk factors and would insist on macrocyclic contrast medium . The European Union has taken a stronger stance in this area than the FDA here. They have prohibited use of certain Gd agents because of adverse effects in some patients.I have had multiple MRI's over many years and was never informed what medium was being used with few exemptions. I repeat I would now insist on knowing what I am being given and ask for blood test for kidney function prior MRI.Thanks again for this valuable info.
Right on Dedee! #WeHaveMS
Because I am at a high risk of PML staying on Tysabri being positive and over 3% JCV Virus, my neuro has requested MRI with and without contrast every 3 mos as a biometric for many years. After about 10 years, they noticed the dye was "staining" my brain and were not sure what that meant in the long run medically because the medical "literature" was not there, we stopped this for the last few years. Scary that docs don't know what tests will do to you before they request it sometimes..
Do you know how common using linear based contrast is today in the United States? I’ve already had an MRI with contrast a couple of weeks ago and this has been really bothering me and making me worried. Thank you. I hope it was macrocyclic.
The reason is because they found some interesting evidence about the harms of macrocyclic in particular with regards to it leaking out and staying in the brain and body. So neither is fully safe
I had a contrast MRI just over a week ago. I live in UK.
I found it to be very interesting. My brain and spine was scanned. I could tell when my brain was being scanned as although I had my eyes shut I could see and feel the frontal lobe being scanner, and then working backwards.
And when my spine was being scanned it felt like I couldn't of moved even if I wanted to.
I found it fascinating.
Do you know what contrast dye you were given? I am having same scan soon. Nervous. Ty 🤗
Is contrast MRI safe for 1.5 yrs baby, who recently 3 days before do a normal MRI.
What are your thoughts on Gadavist for MRI? Not sure if it’s linear or macrocyclic.
Gadovist is dangerous..it causes all kinds of health problems. Do not get dye contrast.
Hello! answering your question: I am totally fine with getting my next MRI with contrast, cause I know it will show activity or changes of lesion_size and number better than no contrast! I was a little concerned about getting Gd earlier, because my liver counts are still so bad. But my neurologist lets me have blood work regularly and so we have good control over that anyways. The practice I get my MRIs done is very new and very informative and friendly and open to us patients and take enough time to explain and answer our questions. But I have had so many MRIs in my MS career that there are no more questions. I know "how the rabbit runs" , if you know what I mean with that ;)
Thanks for this new video! Wishing you a wonderful day today!
Hope you are not affected by hurricane Michael!
Stay safe and take care, greetings from Germany, sincerely Britta
Wonderful to hear from you Britta! TY for watching and sharing your perspective! I'm writing from Berlin where I'm attending #ECTRIMS2018! Prost!
Oh! Berlin! Wonderful big city! Hope you enjoy your stay and feel welcome here in Germany!
My daughter and her husband used to live in Berlin for several years and my first grandchild was born there also!
Have a wonderful stay and nice meetings at #ECTRIMS2018 !
hope to hear from you soon!, sincerely Britta.
Prost means cheers. When you want to greet someone you say "Servus" or " Gruess Gott" ;))
Berlin is indeed an amazing city, and I found Berliners to be warm and friendly. I'm so grateful English is spoken here. Thank you Britta!!
I guess there are not many cities with so many different cultures and people from hundreds of different countries! It is a meltbowl of cultures, languages and people all colors and religions! I love Berlin for its cultural wvents, for its historical part and for the kindness of the people there.
As I told you, my daughter used to live in Berlin for quite a while and my first grandchild was born there too. So we have been to Berlin often during that time. Wishing you a great time there and a good conference with MS neurologists from all over the world!
All the best, have fun, Britta
#WeHaveMS
Hey Dr. B, I have been getting MRI's of my brain, C spine and T spine every 6 months since my diagnoses in June of 2014 always with Gadolinium. At age 55 my disability has increased in the last year and has me needing a wheelchair to move any distance. I started Ocrevus January of 2018. My last MRI in November of 2018 showed no new lesions, That's GREAT! but my symptoms are worse. So hearing about concerns as of late about Gadolinium retention, Should I for go without MRI's for awhile since I know I have MS, and I continue to decline and If I continue I would ask if they are using Macrocyclic for I have never questioned what they use. Chris in Albuquerque
I'm personally not worried if you're using macrocyclic molecules for gad.
Stop getting contrast
Can see scalp blood supply vessels &it's damage with mri contrast ? plz explain it's details.
Sir please say
I never had (and still do not) have any concerns regarding contrast in MRI. But the way things are handled in Slovakia, contrast is only used in exceptional cases - hopefully always with a diagnostic MRI, and rarely in case the patient seems to have no response to DMT. I had my fifteenth MRI since 15 years this spring and it was in total the second MRI with contrast, as my doctor agreed with my observation that after 4 happy years on Tecfidera, my body has learned how to ignore it completely. We switched to Tysabri in June and I am not quite convinced, that it is having any/enough positive effect on my "holeish" :-) brain - so I had an MRI (just 1.5 Tesla) this Monday, but no contrast -> so we only know that there is no PML rising and otherwise there seem to be no additional spots...
Howdy Martin! TY for sharing your perspective! #WeHaveMS
Hello Dr. Could u please help me in knowing whether am I suffering from MS or not? My contrast MRI brain and orbit says 4.5mm X 3.5mm well marginated non enhancing cystic lesion at the junction of anterior and posterior pituitary displaying hypointense signal on t1w and hyperintense signal on t2w images . My VEP reading is 146 both eyes (P 100). Please clarify as I am not able to get the right diagnose for the last 3-4 years.
Hello Dr. I am waiting for ur advice, please share your opinion as I am a regular follower of your informative videos and believe in u.
I wish I knew about this before I had an abdominal mri. It was linear. I was having severe unexplained muscle twitching and other symptoms no Dr could explain. I've had other mri's but macro after I researched it more. Don't think I've had issues from those. Having another on my liver next week.
Any chance that you resolved the twitch problem?
Muscle twitching and “other symptoms.” What were the “other symptoms?” How long after getting contrast dye did the symptoms start?
Can contrast dye cause a heart attack or is it unsafe for people with heart conditions?
Hi Dr. Aaron. I am about to get my MRI’s next Monday. In the papers the hospital says the use GBCA type Eovist, Gadavist, or MultiHance. Are any of this linear?
How would a lay person even know what to ask ahead of time unless brought to their attention long before procedure in order for them to receive second opinions
Dotarem contrast is ok?
Is gadolinium known to cause any side effects? For example increase in blood pressure?
Definitely worth reviewing the package insert Camy. We mostly focus on rare allergic reactions that require pretreatments prior to dye administration. Cheers!
Am excited to have the gadolinium IV injection when doing an MRI - said no one -))
Accept with a murmur....
I hear you Raguraman! #WeHaveMS
Hi Dr. B, I've been reading some news articles about the contrast and how it's accumulating in the brain and the kidneys. As I was reading the articles I was wondering what you would think about it.
How would a doctor feel if I asked 'are you going to use a linear or macro contrast' then suggesting to only use a linear contrast? In the past I have had some doctors not like those types of suggestions or questions. I do have to say in the past that I have had very few docs that didn't mind talking and explaining things to me and listening to my suggestions and explaining why we can't do something or why we have to do something. (LOL I think you understand that run on sentence.)
My answer to your question of the day, yes I would use contrast but only the linear. Like I said I've read a lot about it in the news but your view on it matters more to me than a news article.
Thanks again for a great video.
Howdy Studge. TY for watching and for sharing with us. Just by way of quick summary: macrocyclic gad contrast agents = do not become deposited in the brain; linear gad contrast agents = MAY become deposited in the brain.
@@AaronBosterMD ohhhhh I got them mixed up. Thanks for clarifying!
Last time I had an MRI, I didn't have it. My neurologist said as long as he can see new lesions and if there is any concern, he will use it.
today I had my first MRI. I'm not going to lie it was more painful to get contrast injected than the idea of being closed in that thing. For some reason it hurt ALOT
Here in Scotland they rarely use contrast. They just compair with previous and new MRI. (Then again I wouldn't have it anyways because family history aka my dad of severe reactions).
right on Ellie.
@@AaronBosterMD THERE SEEMS TO BE DEBATE OVER CONTRAST VS NON CONTRAST .. SOME SAY NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE IN IMAGES... I HAD A BAD REACTION TO THE CONTRAST AGENT AND WOULD PREFER NOT TO HAVE THAT AGAIN FOR PROSTATE MRI........
I love today's zany thumbnail, lol
TYVM 2linstening1!!
They gave me one when checking my brain the next day they want to give me again to check my neck i said no because i was scared taking an injection that i dont have no idea about
Great video! Could we have a talk on MS and hormones please? My MS goes craaaazy once a month due to hormones and it’s a nightmare. I can’t get any information or ideas on what to do. ❤️
Howdy Nikki! I'll add it to my list. I do have a menopause video that might be of interest to you, not exactly same topic but relevant: ua-cam.com/video/a6p2-FuwvaU/v-deo.html
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Howdy, Doc! Thank you for pointing me to that video, I am perimenopausal so that helps somewhat although, personally, I struggle with taking hormones and I have read about Estrogen dominance and I think this may be an issue. I know of a study happening someplace where they are looking at replicating the hormones that women experience in the third trimester of pregnancy where symptoms improve. It’s interesting that my symptoms get significantly worse every cycle and there are always one, maybe two days per month where I feel more normal...zero pain and more energy so I think that is hormonal. If you talk about this in an MS Facebook group for example, so many women experience the same thing. I wonder why there are no studies looking into hormonal imbalance and MS?
There are several studies looking into this actually. Here's a review on the topic published last month: Impact of sex hormones on immune function and multiple sclerosis development. - PubMed - NCBI www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30222193
Aaron Boster MD fantastic, thank you! That’s some interesting reading that will keep me out of trouble for a while. I’m delighted to see it’s an area of investigation, that’s promising. 😊
Glad you agree Nikki, it's exciting! #WeHaveMS
I’ve always opted out. Now at least I have more information. I was about 56 when they saw old plaques. Now I understand why. They report minimal changes. Also. I never took meds. I scheduled to start meds. I’ll have info what to ask.
Do not get dye. Dangerous.
Never ever would I ever have an MRI again the test is brutal it sounds like 30 minutes of drilling in your ear one ear is partially deaf and the other has tinnitus
I am from India. I don't know which type of contrast is used to patients at AIIMS, New Delhi.
Thanks Dr. B for this info delivered very clearly and concisely. I did a lot of reading about Gad and its potential for deposition not only in the brain but also in bone and various organs. I remain quite concerned about GDD as many individuals with normal kidney function have come forward with their stories about GDD. Do you have any thoughts about this? I am having an MRI soon and my doctor says that contrast is absolutely necessary for what he needs to see (spine and disc). Although I'm scared about the contrast, I think it's important to have a clear image. I will try to find out what kind of contrast is being used,
Howdy Booboo Who! Thanks for watching and TY for sharing your comments. Glad to hear you'll ask about the type of contrast used!
how did it go, did they explain what contrast they used?
what if you dont get contrast, but MRI still give u dizziness or vertigo?
Its a month since brain MRI without contrast. Every day a new symptoms pop out: terrible weakness, malaise, fatigue, sweating, heart race, very tensed and anxious mind, mind focus became worse. Before MRI was healthy, after terrible feeling.....
I see many comments on here asking which contrast agents are Macrocylic and which are not. I am an MRI technologist in Dr. Boster's network and I can help clear that up. There are 3 brands of Contrast that are Macrocylic. Those are Dotarem, Prohance, and Gadavist. Those are the brand names which is what the MRI technologist will usually use to describe the contrast if you ask. The Linear contrast agents you want to avoid are Magnevist, Multihance, and Omniscan. Hope this helps!
Does the facility you work for offer Linear Contrast if so why?
should i ask by brand name, and how do i know they will use the same contrast i ask about on the day of mri? will they make a note of it?
Can see scalp nerves with non contrast mri?
Which agent better for contrast mri
What about Vueway?
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Great explanation! I will continue to receive MRI with contrast. I want to know what's going on in there. Haha. Thanks for another great video!
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