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A doctor will order an MRI if they suspect compression of you nerves/spinal cord. Speaking from experience, usually they will send you home to rest a couple days, then try "conservative treatment" which are minor stretching exercises, anti-inflamatories, etc. Then if the problem continues they order the MRI and refer you to a neurosurgeon if the MRI show positive for disk degeneration or nerve impairment. Bottom line is unless you have obvious neurological symptoms they won't order the MRI until you've come back 2 or 3 times and are not improving.
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How the mri scan for the back happend?
due to constent back pain
What things does an mri show?
I am having sever pain in my neck and the back of my head. I am having an MRI of my neck and wanted to now what that would show.
How do people manipulate an mri of the back for pain meds?
You don't. It's dishonest and downright deplorable to do something like that.
What is a C9 MRI?
C9 could refer to the form used by Workers' Compensation to request an MRI.
Should i get an MRI if severe lower back pain hasn't improved with chiropractic treatments ive already had an xray?
Yes, if you are still having pains, you will need to get a MRI. You will need to schedule this with your doctor.
How do I find out what's causing my back pain?
There are several different tests that can be performed to help determine the cause of back pain. Some of the tests are : MRI, CT Scan, Physical Exam, Bone Scan etc.
If I have severe lower back pain how long should I wait to get an MRI if chiropractic treatment does not help?
If you're having severe back pain you should consider seeing your doctor immediately for x-rays and further testing.
You have back pain and you get shockssharp pain and it hurts when you breath and the top of my spine is sticking out?
You should probably get an MRI and have it reviewed by a spine care specialist. Please see related link below.
Does a bulging disk in low back cause pain while sitting lying do and standing?
It can. I would talk to your doctor. A bulging disc can cause all kinds of symptoms such as back pain, radiating leg pain, hip pain, foot numbness, neck pain, arm pain, etc.. The only way to really be sure is to be seen and hopefully get an MRI or CT Scan to be sure.
Is a brain MRI with contrast painful?
There is no pain involved in the MRI. The venous access to inject gadolinium involves a intravenous catheter.
What can you do to overcome severe upper back and right arm pain with tingling in fingers?
Get a cervical MRI and see if there are any bone spurs impinging on your spinal cord or nerves
MRI and low back pain?
DefinitionBack pain and sciatica are among the most common health complaints. Almost everyone will have back pain at some time in their life. Most of the time, the exact cause of the pain cannot be found.An MRI scan is an imaging test that can create detailed pictures of the spine. This article focuses on MRI scans to evaluate low back pain.InformationDANGER SIGNS AND BACK PAINBoth you and your doctor will often be worried that something serious may be causing your low back pain. Could your pain be caused by cancer or infection in your spine? How does your doctor know for sure?You will likely need an MRI right away if you have warning signs of a more serious cause of back pain:Cannot pass urine or stoolsCannot control your urine or stoolsDifficulty with walking and balanceBack pain that is severe in childrenFeverHistory of cancerOther signs or symptoms of cancerRecent serious fall or injuryBack pain that is very severe, and not even pain pills from your doctor helpOne leg feels numb or weak and it is getting worseIf you have low back pain but none of the warning signs mentioned about, research shows that getting an MRI does NOT lead to better treatment, better pain relief, or a quicker return to activities.You and your doctor may want to wait before ordering an MRI. If the pain does not get better or becomes worse, then you doctor will likely order one.Remember:Most of the time, back and neck pain is not caused by a serious medical problem or injury.Low back or neck pain often gets better on its own.MRI and CT scans create detailed pictures of your spine. It can pick up most injuries that you have had in your spine. As a result they often find small problems or changes that are not the cause of your current back pain. These findings will rarely change how your doctor first treats you.However, small problems or changes seen on MRI scan can lead to:Your doctor ordering more tests that you may not really need.Worrying more about your health and your back even more. If these worries cause you to not exercise, this may can cause your back to take longer to heal.RISKS OF MRI SCANContrast (dye) used with MRI scans can rarely cause severe allergic reactions or damage to your kidneys.The strong magnetic fields created during an MRI can cause heart pacemakers and other implants to not work as well. It can also cause a piece of metal inside your body to move or shift. Tell your health care providers about any metal objects that you may have on your body.ReferencesChou R, Qaseem A, Owens DK, Shekelle P; for the Clinical Guidelines Committee of the American College of Physicians. Diagnostic Imaging for Low Back Pain: Advice for High-Value Health Care From the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med. 2011 Feb 1;154(3):181-189.Reviewed ByReview Date: 07/08/2011David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc; C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
