When you get the MRI report and they state the Findings and Impressions is this considered the diagnosis or do you have to be diagnosed with something from the Dr who ordered the MRI?
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Usually the findings/impressions just say what the radiologist sees.  For example, in a chest x-ray, it might say "a smooth, rounded, 2 cm density in the right upper lobe."  Well, that can describe many different processes.  Sometimes, the radiologist will give a differential diagnosis....ie:  "this could be due to X disease" or "Y disease can present this way." \n\nIt is up to the primary care physician to decide what process is causing this.  A MRI or CT scan or x-ray or ultrasound is just a part of a diagnosis of a disease/condition.
394089
sounds like a herniated disc\nhave the MRI done\nit is more reliable than a cat scan\nby continuing to work in this condition you risk doing more and possibly permanent damage to your back
328197
See a doctor and see what he has to say.
425565
I think you should get medical advice as soon as possible,  sudden worsening of any pain should be checked out.  If this was an expected effect of the scan, I'm sure you would have been told at the time.
482854
Without a physical exam who can say if this is a medical condition or not?  If it bothers you, see your health care provider who is the best one to determine the cause.
120118
Hi\n\nI feel that what your doctor could be referring to is a diagnosis of psychosomatic disorder.   Psychosomatic means :   Of or relating to a disorder having physical symptoms but originating from mental or emotional causes.\n\nWhilst the symptoms you are experiencing are very real, they have no organic origin.    It is more a case of the influence of your subconscious mind on your body.\n\nMost people with this disorder are genuinely in need of help and this help needs to be two fold.\n\nFirstly your physical symptoms must be addressed because as I said before, they are real.\nSecondly, you need Counselling to locate what is causing this to occur and how to locate ways within yourself to stop.\n\nI hope this helps.
464681
My wife says,\n\n"You need to go somewhere that cares enough to give you a new x ray and an mri; seems like doctors are too busy to really care."
462518
An open MRI is a good idea. Even with an open MRI, you will find a brain scan can be hard to get through.  The coil (camera) needed for a brain scan can feel very claustrophobic to many people, so medications to relax you might still be needed.   Also, bring a friend/family member who can go into the scan room with you.  Just make sure that person hasn't had a pacemaker, aneurysm clips in the brain etc.  Many of my patients have their spouses read to them during the scan.  Call ahead and ask if the facility can pipe music in the room via a CD or a tape, so you can bring your favorite music.  And try to remember that a MRI will give your doctor very valuable information which can change your treatment, and make your life more comfortable!
348963
The radiologist is completing the workup.  Many people are called back for more images or U/S.  It does not mean you have cancer.  It just means they want to look at something closer.  This happens all the time and I wouldn't worry about it especially if it is on both sides.\n\nGood luck
405395
You don't feel very confident in the diagnosis by doctors who have seen you and the MRI, but you are going to be ok with answers here?????\n\nPlease get another Dr's opinion, but don't trust your brain to Yahoo.
528619
Hey, getting an MRI is appropriate...then again the doctor may have to be able to read it correctly. I did have an MRI, one doctor said that I needed surgery, another told me that I need not. So I decided to be conservative and did physiotherapy, wore a brace for sports and it took me almost a year to recover fully. Healing takes time...give it the time that it needs...and it will! God bless U.
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So basically, your child has just been diagnosed with a neoplasm and you're thinking about suing the doctor presumably  for economic purposes. wow.\n\n////\n\nTo reply again: you're saying they misdiagnosed.  have you referred the child to another pool of doctors who drew another diagnose? is there no paraclinical evidence (cat,  rm scans, biopsing, etc) to back the original diagnosis?\n\nbasically, you're saying the neurologist drew the diagnosis out of thin air.
403041
Sometimes it means exactly what it means- non-specific.  It means that they see an area that looks abnormal and they cannot tell what it is- that is why they are getting an MRI.  It could be cancer, a tumor, bleeding, or nothing at all- just a shadow... good luck.  It usually takes a day or two to get results from these tests back to the doctor- so wait until at least the day after before you call him.  I do not think he is hiding anything from you- it is just that he needs further testing before he can tell you what it means.
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When you say you can't get a diagnosis...\n\nHave you spoken with your doctor about getting a referral to a child psychiatrist or neuropsychologist?  A GP is not fully qualified to diagnose this stuff.\n\nIs he getting into trouble at school, and has this been happening for more than 6 months (it MUST have been happening for more than 6 months)?  Then you can get a diagnostic evaluation by a school psychologist. Ask that your son's teacher put in the paperwork. Make the request in writing, one copy to your teacher and one to the principal.\n\nIf it has been less than 6 months...\n\nKids often go through moody periods. My concern is that you say he doesn't remember afterward (although that could just be him trying to avoid consequences), and that you mentioned he appears extremely afraid of things.\n\nYou really do need to get a psychiatric/psychology expert...get that referral from your doctor.
283466
Sounds like something more serious. see a md.
361551
You're asking for a diagnosis on answers?????
111610
Its time to go see another Dr. who does believe you.\nyou know you body better than any Dr.