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Posted 1/11/2014 11:23 PM (GMT 0)
This link has some interesting info. on MRI's. It talks about a new study, revealing possible risks involved when using contrast agents including "potential brain abnormalities". It sounds like an enhanced MRI is a better idea if it seems necessary to get one.

articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/01/09/gadolinium-mri-contrast-agent.aspx?e_cid=20140109Z1_DNL_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20140109Z1&et_cid=DM37329&et_rid=393671021
Posted 1/12/2014 9:31 PM (GMT 0)
I'm with you on this one. I would question the reason too. As it turned out, it wasn't proving anything for you to keep repeating getting MRI'S. Did this neurologist also prescribe drugs for your diagnosis? I would think that being treated for something unnecessarily could very well be detrimental to your health. It's good you got tested by Igenex. I think when a person is diagnosed with autoimmune "diseases" such as ALS, MS, it is extremely important to get tested so, if it indeed Lyme, the progression of symptoms can be halted. Toby didn't even know he was tested for Lyme when he saw his neurologist. Lyme was never even mentioned. It was through my research that I discovered the connection. I think it's a travesty that so many people are not diagnosed properly.
What made you decide to get tested by Igenex? Another question...what does the RR stand for in your diagnosis?
Posted 1/14/2014 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
Toby wasn't even told by his neurologist that she was having him tested for Lyme. At least your PCP did that for you and got the wheels turning. I don't think too many doctors are familiar with Lyme and the only reason they think it is "easily cured" is because they don't believe in "Chronic Lyme". For the most part, they base their reasoning on people who are bit and go in to be treated right away....and from what I have read, these patients appear to be fine after a round of antibiotics. If other symptoms appear later, the doctors don't attribute it to Lyme. It's a never ending cycle for sure.
I did look at your blog. Thank you for taking the time to let others know your story.
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