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MRI and pregnancy
I had to see a neurologist today concerning the light spots (aura) I see, my left hand going numb, and the headaches. He ordered radiology to do a CT scan. After waiting, and finally getting in the room, the tech asked if there was a chance that I am pregnant. I said Yes, 18 weeks. Long story short, radiology felt that an MRI would be safest. So, I did the MRI.
I am second guessing everything the dr. said, since he ordered a test that his OWN hospital REFUSED to perform on me as a result of my pregnancy.
Does anyone have any experience or knowledge w/MRI's or CT scans during pregnancy?
I am second guessing everything the dr. said, since he ordered a test that his OWN hospital REFUSED to perform on me as a result of my pregnancy.
Does anyone have any experience or knowledge w/MRI's or CT scans during pregnancy?
Time is flying! I can't believe my big u/s is next week! Time goes faster the older I get...yikes. WoW, I could sure use a massage, my eyes are getting sleepy just thinking about it!
Yes, thank you. I was scared from the beginning, and I'm not sure why I didn't just call my ob/gyn to get his opinion. Again, thank you for your info.
yup I am an mri tech and I will tell you why they did that. CT scan use radiation that can be harmful to the fetus and are only done on pregnant patients unless medically necessary. MRI use a magnetic field which mean no radiation and completely safe for a fetus. We often wait after the second trimester just for saftey precautions but I have been preggo with 2 kids and worked in mri all teh way to deliver and my kids are completely safe. Dr sometimes forget the obvious things and maybe it was just a mistake he/she made ordering the CT hopefully I helped some
i am 7 weeks today, time is flying! im not bad, feel sick here and there all day but i havent puked lol. just tired!! what is it that you are seeing? when i was pg with my son at the end and after i retained lots of water. i would see black spots. hundreds and hundreds of black spots. i still do , a little less, when i retain water during the month. you still have such a long ways to go. and your arm goes numb? did they have a thought of maybe why? someone else i thought was having this problem, or was it you? my arms go numb, but it did that before i was pg. mine is due to needing a massage!! i cant wait until i am out of my first trimester, im getting my shoulders worked on!!but i dont suggest you doing that until you know what is going on.
Tell me about it, just dealing w/it gives me a headache!
It is so hard to get a second opinion, since it is not easy to get a neurologist to see a pregnant woman. If they do, they won't get you in for weeks. Luckily, this time, I called just in time as a cancellation came in. It wasn't even very close to my house. I can't stand this! I'm going nuts!!!!!!!
How are you feeling???
It is so hard to get a second opinion, since it is not easy to get a neurologist to see a pregnant woman. If they do, they won't get you in for weeks. Luckily, this time, I called just in time as a cancellation came in. It wasn't even very close to my house. I can't stand this! I'm going nuts!!!!!!!
How are you feeling???
i dont know, but if you are worried, get a second opinion. sometimes our intuition is the best to follow. i sure hope this is figured out soon!
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