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What's do I need a brain MRI and EEG if my CT scan was normal?

Hello, I have had many health problems over the past several years. Tonsillectomy, sinus surgery, and cervical C5-6 fusion 3 years ago. I now have C4-5 herniation and trying to just deal with it because I don't want another surgery. I am/was on several medications ( oxycodone, Robaxin, Naproxan, Nortriptalyn, Wellbutrin). The Nortipalyn and Wellbutrin were newer medications. After Being on the Wellbutrin for 4 weeks I had a first time seizure(seizures are common with both of these medications). While seizuring, I fell from a standing position and fell on the back of my head. Was rushed in for a CT scan that came back normal, and my head stapled. Saw a neurologist who said I now need a EEG and MRI before I can start driving again. I told him I don't have any problems with my head. It's my neck that hurts.

So my question is why would I need a MRI and EEG if the CT was normal and I'm not complaining of head problems. What does a MRI show that a CT scan can't?

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  • Matt
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    MRI has better detail in soft tissue, such as your brain.

  • 9 years ago

    The CT was to check for any internal injury as a result of the fall.

    You need an EEG before you can drive again because you had a siezure.

    Not sure about the MRI.

  • koloc
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    no your no longer, it would purely be a momentary element, i used to have seizures, they only stopped as quickly as I grew to become 12, plus they take place for many motives, i nevertheless dont kno what brought about mine

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