mri scan cost scotland

Is it necessary to have more than one MRI scan done. I have only ever had the one scan, 15 yrs ago which was when I was given my official dx, despite having several episodes/relapses since. Initially told I had RRMS now being told I have SPMS with relapses.

The doctor who ordered the scan never mentioned this and I am not due to see them until after the scan. So my question is whether an MRI of the hips can show whether the cauda equina nerves are damaged or can it not view them? I am in severe pain in the pelvic, back and leg area. My doctor wanted to give me a steroid injection to relieve bursitis, but wanted to assess the MRI first. I am not entirely clear what they are looking for.

i dont get anymore scans after 14 weeks by my doctor i have to go to a private clinic to find out the sex of the baby and it cost alot of money and i cant afford to get another scan thats why im hoping when i have my 18 weeks scan i will find out the sex and the wont be wrong but i just wanted to know if anyone went for the gender scan it was accurate.

Hi Guidinglight, I too live in Scotland, I've seen a neurologist, had an MRI & received a letter saying I have a mild chiari type 1 malformation but it is incidental. It says I will be followed up , but I don't know when. How are you getting on & how was your appointment with Ms Brown, I know it was a while ago , but any advice would be appreciated.

I had an MRI of the brain back in May, to investigate various cognitive / neurological problems I've been experiencing since the start of 2009 (mild confusion, memory problems, muscle twitching, etc). This came back normal (I have neither copies of the scans , nor the radiographers report - just a letter from neurologist saying all findings were normal).

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An ultrasound and an uptake scan are different tests. :o) Didn't know FNA's were so expensive though...ouch.

I live on a small island in scotland uk lol if could get private scan i would but they will show you so heres hoping i do find out if not max is 22weeks till i get to see for myself got my names picked out already lol x x

did they order a follow up with an MRI ? this usually gives a better picture on what it is. I can tell you that most lesions on the liver are hemangiomas which are benign and nothing to worry about.

Hi I had a gender 4d scan at 16weeks im up in Scotland most private clinics do a gender scan from 16weeks onwards

Other than cost, is there a reason I should have a CT scan instead of an MRI? I would rather not have the radiation exposure of a CT scan if an MRI will produce adequate data. Thank you!

The MRI The purpose of a MRI or magnetic resonance imaging machine, is to harmlessly work out what internally is physically wrong with you, without involving exploratory surgery. MRIs have 3 types: conventional, open bore and fully open. In an conventional MRI, a long toroidal (Doughnut-shaped) electromagnet supplies the electromagnetic force, and the subject is put through a long 'tunnel', where a full-body scan is supplied.

you never kno you might go early! i paid for a private scan as mw at my 20 week scan was a jobsworth n wudnt say the sex, how did you find out, they can only tell you if thy are sure. this your first boy?

Hi alexbee rather wait another week before u go for your first scan I am now 7weeks and 5 days went for my first scan yesterday can hardly see the baby but the heartbeat was very strong i dont think u will be able to hear the heartbeat now

It's not a cost issue. My doctor doesn't want to send me to MRI nor CT scan. She says that i don't need to do MRI, because CT didn't showed anyting abnormal, and that i am too young for serious disorders. I find this strange, because it was 8 years ago, and i assume that something could changed. Or maybe i'm wrong?

is an MRI or an ultrasound as accurate as a CT scan in determining if the spot on my liver is a hemangioma and not cancerous? Other than cost, is there a reason I should have a CT scan instead of an MRI? I would rather not have the radiation exposure of a CT scan if an MRI will produce adequate data. Furthermore, should I see a specialist instead of my PCP about this? Thank you!

One more thought about the cost - did they give you a price for the MRI test? See if you can get that negotiated rate like they do with the big insurance companies. I'm with Anthem and it seems to me they only pay about 20-25% of the rate that is billed for my MRI's. It would be great if you could get this worked out too.

Just a quick question. Where are these "classic"areas to see MS on a MRI ? I keep reading about "classic " area but am confused. Tried reading up and the different types of MRI , the T1, T2, Flair , ect. My MRI just says increased signal in the periventricular and supraventricular white matter on Flair sequence. Isn't that pretty vague?

Hi all, Firstly, I new to this group and would like to say hello and wish everyone the best in treating this disease. I'm based London, UK and was diagnosed in september 09 and my symptoms are mostly brain related with issues across the left hand side of my body. I have taken about a year of antibiotics and have been on herbal remedies for the last 6 months seeing a klindhardt practitioner. My practitioner has recommended I attend Group Constellation Therapy.

Nevertheless, if you feel strongly about not having a CT scan, you can call your doctor and tell him or her that you want an MRI instead of a CT scan. But be aware that your insurance may decline to cover the cost of the MRI since CTs are the standard for a 21 y/o male patient.

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