Degenerative Disc Disease Support Group
Degeneration of the intervertebral disc, which is often called "degenerative disc disease" (DDD) of the spine, DDD is in fact a condition that can be painful and can greatly affect the quality of one's life. While disc degeneration is not a normal part of aging and for most people is not a problem, for certain individuals a degenerated disc can cause severe constant...
Hello folks,
I just had an MRA of my head done( this was with contrast). As is my nature, I immediately requested a copy on cd so I could go home and study it for myself. Since I requested my copy on the same day, just moments after having completed the test, the report from the radiologist had not been done yet.
Anyways, I take it home and pop it into my laptop, and then pull up images of so that I can compare whatever images of both "normal" and "abnormal" structures exhibited on my MRA that might exist on the internet so that I could gain some understanding of what might be going on with me.
Long story short, my MRA looks almost identical to those with occlusion of the basilar artery. I have created a web page with my MRA images and images I found on the internet for comparison. If you are interested here is the url:
https://sites.google.com/site/mramricomparison/
Anyways, today I had an appointment with an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist to see if he could figure out if my chronic vertigo was coming from an inner ear problem. I mentioned to him that I had an MRA done on Sept. 30th and that maybe that could shed some light on the problem. I was very interested in hearing what he might tell me since the doctor who ordered the MRA had not contacted me yet with results. So he to told me he would go and look at my MRA results and be right back.
When the ENT doctor came back he asked me if I had seen a Neurologist. I told him I had. Then he asked me what he had said, so I told he that the neuro had told me that there was nothing wrong with my central nervous system. He then said solemnly that he was going to refer me back to my neuro because there appears to be some thinning of the nerves in my brain and that a neuro would better be able to explain what was going on. I was not completely surprised buy this because as I'd mentioned earier I had examined the MRA myself and noted the differences in mine compared the pictured posted as normal on the web.
OK. This did not upset me. But what did upset me is that after a saw the ENT specialist, I walked over to the imaging lab and requested a copy of the radiologist's report for my MRA since I know it would be available by the. From my understand of the radiologist's conluding comments it saying that all is normal. I was so upset and confused. I still am. Every test I have had at this hospital comes back as normal. Now I have had one MRI showing white spots, which my neuro told me to forget about, and now, 6 months later I have another MRI, plus an MRA that show more white spots and abnormalities in my "Circle of Willis, and this is not acknowledged by the radiologist! What the heck is going on here?
Can anyone give me a logical explanation for this strangeness? I am really starting to think there is either a conspiracy or a collection of incompetents at the facility that holds my health captive.
Your comments would very much be appreciated.
But really, what could this be?
I just had an MRA of my head done( this was with contrast). As is my nature, I immediately requested a copy on cd so I could go home and study it for myself. Since I requested my copy on the same day, just moments after having completed the test, the report from the radiologist had not been done yet.
Anyways, I take it home and pop it into my laptop, and then pull up images of so that I can compare whatever images of both "normal" and "abnormal" structures exhibited on my MRA that might exist on the internet so that I could gain some understanding of what might be going on with me.
Long story short, my MRA looks almost identical to those with occlusion of the basilar artery. I have created a web page with my MRA images and images I found on the internet for comparison. If you are interested here is the url:
https://sites.google.com/site/mramricomparison/
Anyways, today I had an appointment with an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist to see if he could figure out if my chronic vertigo was coming from an inner ear problem. I mentioned to him that I had an MRA done on Sept. 30th and that maybe that could shed some light on the problem. I was very interested in hearing what he might tell me since the doctor who ordered the MRA had not contacted me yet with results. So he to told me he would go and look at my MRA results and be right back.
When the ENT doctor came back he asked me if I had seen a Neurologist. I told him I had. Then he asked me what he had said, so I told he that the neuro had told me that there was nothing wrong with my central nervous system. He then said solemnly that he was going to refer me back to my neuro because there appears to be some thinning of the nerves in my brain and that a neuro would better be able to explain what was going on. I was not completely surprised buy this because as I'd mentioned earier I had examined the MRA myself and noted the differences in mine compared the pictured posted as normal on the web.
OK. This did not upset me. But what did upset me is that after a saw the ENT specialist, I walked over to the imaging lab and requested a copy of the radiologist's report for my MRA since I know it would be available by the. From my understand of the radiologist's conluding comments it saying that all is normal. I was so upset and confused. I still am. Every test I have had at this hospital comes back as normal. Now I have had one MRI showing white spots, which my neuro told me to forget about, and now, 6 months later I have another MRI, plus an MRA that show more white spots and abnormalities in my "Circle of Willis, and this is not acknowledged by the radiologist! What the heck is going on here?
Can anyone give me a logical explanation for this strangeness? I am really starting to think there is either a conspiracy or a collection of incompetents at the facility that holds my health captive.
Your comments would very much be appreciated.
But really, what could this be?
I would take your report from the radiologist to a Neurosurgeon, and have him take a look at it. He could better able tell you what is going on,and if it's something you need to be concerned about. I can understand your frustration & concern.
Best of luck and please keep us posted on what you find out. God bless! Hugs, Lee
I commend you on managing your health care. So many don't . You are doing the right think.
Good luck
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