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Scanogram for whole spine

2024-02-20 12:13:14
I'm suffering from low back pain and cervical pain. A specialist asked me to get MRI for whole spine done. However, due to claustrophobia issues, I freaked out as soon as the process began. Can I opt for Scanogram instead? Will it help?
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For how long are u having pain ? Was an x ray done ?
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needs detailed evaluation before suggesting MRI
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few centres have OPEN MRI ( search for it) it is mainly helpful for claustrophobic PPL

Answered2024-02-27 14:40:16

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Needs discussion to guide you further, either book a consultation from practo or instagram on dr.jaideepgaver

Answered2024-02-21 11:31:27

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There are places which do open MRI these days. Enquire if you can access it. Although it might be slightly more expensive than conventional MRI, you’ll get valuable information which you can’t get through other means of investigations
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Physiotherapy and medications as suggested by your doctor till the MRI is done

Answered2024-02-21 10:45:09

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CT WILL SHOW ONLY BONES NOT SOFT TISSUE AND DISC FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT ME @ 9 7 7 3 5 6 9 3 0 6

Answered2024-02-20 13:49:57

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I think MRI would be more suitable as it can detail the soft tissues and nerve pathology better instead of a scanogram it’s just used to see limb length discrepancies
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You can opt for a standby anaesthetist to sedate you during the procedure if the lab provides for one generally they doo or in big centres
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Consult with your doctor before doing so as he might advice you better based on your medical history or if you really need it or you can avoid it

Answered2024-02-20 13:00:11

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Since how long you have pain in spine? X ray cervical spine and lumbar spine to be done

Answered2024-02-20 12:59:59

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History needs to be taken clearly If mri is required there are open mris recently developed and are in good use
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Kindly consult for more information or suggestions

Answered2024-02-23 13:19:18

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Not.. nothing to worry for mri.. just do it. They will give you buzzer for any emmergency issue

Answered2024-02-20 14:46:27

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Start Any kind of Muscle Relaxant Hot Fomentation and Apply Gel
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Do X-ray
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Avoid Heavy Lifting and Forward Bending

Answered2024-02-20 12:24:17

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Get xray lumbar spine and cervical spine
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consult with x-rays

Answered2024-02-20 12:17:41

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