Evening fellow limbo landers …am wide awake even though shattered and feel odd. Have my repay MRI Monday and have been having nightmares since got the letter…maybe it’s because I believe they will find out what is wrong with me…feel like a camel at moment lol… Doesn’t say whether they will or will not use contrast but don’t think it really matters as I think I remember karen saying I only shows difference between active and non active lesions… I have DVD of my first MRI …should I get a copy of this one too…?? Kate xxx
Not repay but repeat MRI lol…predictive typing grrrr
Is this on the NHS? Out of curiosity (sorry I can answer your actual post question). I’ve been admitted to hospital with neurological issues 5 times now since Feb 2010, I’ve had one MRI scan, because I’ve had that one that was ok they consider me having another but radiology keep turning me down as I had one back then.
Contrast can help show up new lesions that might still be too small to show up on non-contrast MRI too, but this is arguably only in the first 6 weeks or so.
Get a copy if you’re OK paying again. They will normally put it all on one disc too for you if it’s the same hospital (i.e. the last scans and these scans).
Good luck 
Karen x
It is absolutely ridiculous for radiology to turn someone down because they had a scan 18 months ago! WTF are they doing deciding anyway? It’s a clinical decision whether or not a scan is required - they are supposed to do what they’re told by the neuro!
I have had loads of scans over the years, many at intervals of less than 18 months, and not one has been the same (even when I haven’t had any relapses!).
You need to push this - it’s no reason to withhold MRI.
Karen x
I too, am in Limbo land ={ Just wanted to wish you good luck! And if at all possible, get a copy! HUGS!!
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Thanks for replies and Karen its a different hospital but I have the other MRI here safe and sound…quite nervous now as wonder if there will be any changes evident AND if not what next…? I definately felt better, especially after summer holiday but now have had longer period of crushing back ache , right side has been awful and so tired…been a real struggle sometimes to keep going but at least am feeling bit better this week. Been taking a leaf out of your books and resting when I can…seems to make a difference… Even got butterflies lol Kate Xxxx