Am I just being paronoid? But why don't my doctors want to do any more tests? I had a MRI done last February and it found nothing, I've I CT & spinal taps also in the past. I have been diagnose with migraines for the past 3 years now, does that mean the testing just ends??? Do I keep asking for MRI's or no??
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Q: How often should MRI be done?
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2/ 7/09 9:26pm
Hi Ericaneedeshelp,
Unless your Migraines have changed or you have new or different symptoms, I'm not sure why you would need an MRI. But remember, we are not medical professionals. MRI's are not on a rountine basis, they are used as a diagnostic tool, not for monitoring a condition. Does that help any?
Good luck
Nancy
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I'm brand new here but was told by my doctor that I would need to have an MRI done every 12 months. I just started getting headaches 1 month ago...my mri showed white matter and that is why I need to be monitored on a yearly basis.
FYI, my symptoms are pain on left side, near temple...have had menstrual headaches for about 1 year but just recently, it's been a on a daily basis, usually at night and on my left side. I'm still waiting on answers to my question, but wanted to let you know my situation and that I am getting a 2nd opinion. I'm worried that they are monitoring me but only every year? Hope this helps.