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Brain MRI is it necessary for my case?
I have tibial tendinitis of right foot with pain in big toe and FOOT DROP.I have seen 4 orthopedic surgeons,3 podiatrists,and 1 neurologist I had my MRI right foot,MRI of lumbar spine,x-rays of foot.All are normal except marginal bulge @L5-S1.i HAVE SHOWN MY MRI to big hospitals who said foot problem is not due to this. I had my EMG which is normal.Now my neurologist wants me to have MRI OF brain.I have no symptoms of brain tumor like blurred vision,seizures, any abnormal headache ,loss of memory,dizziness, nausea etc etc except weakness in rt. foot and foot drop I am just wondering where is the need for MRI of brain? I Am really at loss with these American docs.Can any one help me?
1 Answer
- Anonymous8 years ago
There can be a focal abnormality that would show on the MRI of the brain. If all of your other options have been exhausted and you still don't have an answer, I don't know why you would be opposed to getting one more diagnostic procedure.