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Avatar n tn I had a brain mri scan for recurrent 'auras' thought to be due to migraine. The result of the scan came back normal except for a few spots of plaques. I am 50, is this normal? I am concerned that it is indicative of early degeneration associated with dementia.
Avatar n tn I had an MRI, Ct scan AND several xrays done for my migraines. i get them a lot. the MRI and Ct scan both came back fine.... the xrays showed that i have extra fluid in my sinuses, which was later diagnosed as sinusitis.
Avatar f tn Hi, last year I had an MRI scan. I was having it as the Dr was looking to see if I had an AVM on the brain, I get a lot of headaches and have an AVM on my right forearm. When I went to see the Dr he told me my results, he said there is a malformation there but it isnt an AVM. He then pointed to the temporal lobes and said they are low. I should of asked him what that meant, but I never ask questions when Im there, I just say to myself I should of asked this and I should of asked that.
Avatar f tn This MRI was done in 2013 due to migraine. According to the Radiologist, it was "unremarkable" I have a Neuro appointment next week, and just received my 2013 scan to give to her. I was reviewing it, and noticed this weird looking brainstem. Does it look strange to anyone else? I am going to point this out to her due to increasing symptoms over the last 3 years. I've already been diagnosed with Hemiplegic Migraine, but symptoms are getting increasingly worse.
Avatar f tn Only a through clinical exam and investigations like CT scan or MRI which show ischemic changes or brain bleed can help in differentiating stroke from migraine. Presence of risk factors for stroke like high BP, high cholesterol, obesity, and smoking also increases the suspicion of stroke over migraine.
Avatar f tn I have all of those symptoms. I had the MRI, cat-scan, My ears checked, Neck cat scan, i went to see neurologist, nothing at all except Migraine and anxiety. I guess we have to deal with it. I was scared too at first, but now i am trying to life with it. The C-scan would show if she had something really bad. I think she needs to go back to see her doc.
Avatar m tn I also wanted to add that I am dizzy, my head feels heavy, and I have some stifness in the neck. More importantly, I had an MRI and CT scan like 2-3 weeks ago and they showed nothing---therefore it's probably just a migraine right? Is there some way for me tell without having to take another MRI/CT scan?
Avatar f tn Please ask her to take treatment for migraine. If her symptoms do not improve she can go for a MRI of head. MRI is a useful tool to identify soft tissue pathologies. Take care!
Avatar n tn hey, have you considered a stroke? Get an MRI. That is the only way that they can see what is actually happening. I have had two full strokes and a TIA with the same thing happening as you, but not for so long. Check it out, it would be really worth the time! In fact, they thought it was just a migraine to begin with, and now I am having it all over again, HMMMMMM?
5531927 tn?1445274919 Hi Diana--I don't know how big an acoustic neuroma would have to be before being visible on CT. You really just need the MRI to find out if you have one. Make sure the MRI is done WITH CONTRAST--this is very important to find the smallest acoustic neuroma. If you have migraines, it's VERY possible that migraine is the cause of your symptoms. Many doctors don't know this, but migraine can cause hearing loss, dizziness, and a bunch of other strange symptoms.
Avatar n tn only having migraine in the morning. I think he had an mri scan as well as a ct scan and at the time they mentioned a small cyst which they said was not causing his headaches and was harmless. We have tried everything including excluding foods, drinks etc.
Avatar f tn Hi, I do not think that you are overreacting as it is normal for a person to be concerned about lesions noticed on the MRI scan. Also, any change in the type of the headache should be investigated to find out the cause. Although it is difficult to comment without looking at the MRI scan, I think that these could be white matter lesions (WMLs) which are seen more often in migraine patients but their association with migraine is not understood.
1288270 tn?1301287612 Have you actually been diagnosed with migraine? Is it your Neurologist who is suggesting you have the MRI? Have you even seen a Neuro about these headaches? MRIs are usually not done for migraines unless there is a sudden change in their frequency, duration, intensity or if they begin suddenly, especially if you're older. It is quite easy for a Neurologist to diagnose migraines from your description of the headaches you get.
Avatar n tn She is trying to get in to see a neurologist and get a cat scan or MRI. What do you think is going on. She is in excellent health beside this new problem and takes no daily meds.
466666 tn?1206986325 Findings such as these in the MRI may simply tell you that this is more likely to be migraine in the absence of other conditions. Continue your medications as directed by your physician. I know you are very worried.Let us hope that everything will turn out well. Keep us posted.
459111 tn?1250038308 He has had a slighty headache last couple of days above his left temple and then moves to right eye. But prior to Mri Scan 15 months ago he did have left side temple headache above ear thats why scan was ordered.
Avatar n tn Gone to the physician and told about this and he suggested migraine tabs flunarazine and i taken that for headache, which not lessened headache and again saw the doc after one month after that, he told me to check the eyes and gone to eye doctor and he said it is squint and has vision loss regularly (I changed glass 5 times in the last 3 years, which may be related to my work) and suggested surgery and i have done that with 70%-80% success, but headaches are became more severe after that and i
Avatar n tn Other causes of plaques in the brain can be migraine. People with migraine often have plaques on their MRI that are of unclear cause or significance. Other causes of plaques on MRI can usually be distinguished based on history and symptoms, such as symptoms of neurologic deficit (for example arm weakness or difficulty walking etc). These can also be distinguished based on the MRI appearance.
Avatar f tn I went and saw my family doctor about my migraines and he decided to refer me to a neurologist and asked that I get a CT scan. While waiting for the neurologist to get to me, now the nurse calls me and say that I need a MRI before going to see the neurologist. There was no mention of the MRI prior to this phone call and I wanted to make sure that this is necessary. I don't have money to waste! ;) Doesn't a MRI and CT scan basically do the same thing?
Avatar f tn Might I suggest you ask for an MRI instead of a CT scan. My daughter had a stroke whilst playing volleyball at school. A CT scan was non specific, an MRI showed a massive stroke originating in the MCA decimating the basal ganglia, entire caudate and lentiform areas of the brain. She followed this first stroke with a hemorragic stroke further damaging the brain. Another point of interest is that your neck/head pain could possibly be migraine. Migraines come in different shapes and forms.
Avatar n tn What do the results of MRI mean?Impression: there are a few nonspecific foci of T2 prolongation in the subcortcal white matter in the left frontal and parietal lobes. The differential includes demyelination,sequels of chronic small vessel ischemic change,vasculitis and lime disease.
Avatar f tn also right sided pain and burning sensations in foot and arm . this is ruining my life iv had a ct scan of brain and am scared to death of going to my mri scan next month ..can anybody help me ?
Avatar n tn Hi, Ischemic white matter changes is a very common finding in the MRI scan. The most common cause of such changes is hypertension. Other causes include migraine, stroke and inflammatory processes like Lupus, multiple sclerosis etc. Please consult a neurologist for a complete neurological examination and correlation of the findings with the MRI report. Hope this helps you. Take care and regards!