Should I be worried about an MRI reading of 'Modic Type I'?
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Modic type 1 indicates swelling or edema but can also signify infection or tumor.  I would think that your doctor would have discussed these results with you.  I suggest you discontinue these questions here at Yahoo! Answers and take up a dialogue with your doctor instead.  We are not qualifed to give you the kind of advice you're looking for.
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Request an open MRI if it is available where you are going to have it done.  It is a much less closed in atmosphere and I find that many of the patients with anxiety over a regular MRI find this a suitable alternative. Also make sure you tech is aware that you anticipate having a difficult time.  One last thing, traditional relaxation and self talk is always a plus. A calming scent on a tissue, etc. Anything that works for you. Good luck!
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no .. its not acceptable to do MRI scan while u have Ear Acupuncture .. or pacemaker .or slice on ur neck or on ur spin cord \n\n\nbiomedical engineer ..
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well john first of all you need to talk to the polygraph people and let them know, they may want you to go to a particular doctor for a statement like this. This particular doctor may want to see the MRI's etc that were done to diagnose you, then they may be able to help you find an appropriate lawyer if needed, good luck
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Check with your family doctor who would\nbe more apt to supply you with a more\nvalid opinion.
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hi,,,\n\nit is very fine for ur mum to pass such a liver scan, because it is a procedure of safety to check her liver picture and architecture.....\nin case that ur mum liver enzymes are high, it is better to follow such  investigations with scaning  image...\nthe elevation of liver enzymes could be just a normal sign for many body metabolism,,, (( like high protein and fat diet -- sever dehadration )) or could be due to large doses of drug intake (( especially those metabolised in liver ___ like ASPIRIN )), or may be due to a primary disease affecting the liver....\n\ngo a head ,, do the scan,,,, and u can replay me here at YAHOO ANSWERS....\n\nTAKE CARE,,,,, SLEEP TIGHT--- WAKE BRIGHT...
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The MRI had 7 lesions in the white matter of the brain.  The lumbar puncture was negative. I had a variety of other tests that I can't remember the names of. Neurologist left diagnosis as demylination unspecified, he hinted at MS but didn't want to say  certain. It took two years of tests and ruling out other causes and a new Neurologist when I moved before I had the "Diagnosis".
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My mother had the EXACT same symptoms.  They ran EKG and bloodwork and chest x-ray and also said nothing was wrong.  Two years later, she is being tested for Multiple Sclerosis every 6 months (it can take up to 10 years to show on catscan).  My advise would be to make sure you see a doctor and get a CATSCAN.  Also, it could be acid reflux.  My mom said it felt like a heart attack.  As strange as it sounds, acid reflux can cause these exact symptoms.  She takes prilosec for that.  But now they think it may have been related to muscle spasms caused by MS.  Be firm with doctors and don't give up.
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That could very well be the abnormality. Did you tell the doctor you had a fractured rib before? If you didn't, he might be seeing that and thinking it's a new onset sort of thing. You can usually tell what healed bone looks like on an x-ray, though. \nThe "abnormality" may be significant, or it may not be. Unfortunately, the only way to find out is to wait for the results.\nHope this helps!
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Yes, I would advise you to visit a doctor. If nothing else it will give you more information and piece of mind on your condition.
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you may need a cat scan then..MRI will not show a "slipped disc" you need a c.t.
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no for patient \nmri is a imageing system with oltrasound and magnetic wave \n\nit is posible harmful for staff and oprator for long time working with this equipment  but you have few mili second wave \nand not harmful for you
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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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I agree with Mr Scandalous completely.  An excellent response. \n\nAlso, no one here can tell you that you need medication, particularly with the scant information provided.\n\nA full patient history is required, and this is not the venue for professional diagnosos.\n\nGood luck.
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The doctor who ordered this blood test should be able to walk through this with you.  At the very least, there should be a nursing line that you can call and ask.  \n\nMost blood results I have received have shown right on the print out what is too low, too high, or within the normal range.  This is a good starting place, but anything abnormal should really be discussed with your healthcare practitioner.
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Sounds to me like a Doctor visit is definitely in your future, thats not normal, unless maybe you broke open a hemmoroid during a bm.... and you should still see your Doc to be on the safe side.
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Hi, \nFirstly, you really should not expect people on here to be able to  diagnose for you. I think you know yourself that if it's still going it's serious and you should DEFINITELY get round to that doctor straight away. Our health is precious and we should look after it. I think you will get other answers advising likewise. PLEASE see your doc.