Re: MRI-Aviva

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I wanted to go that conference and wasn't able to.

Did you find it helpful?

Hugs

Judy

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From: AVIVA GERSON <avivag@...>

Sent: Sat, May 8, 2010 9:45:03 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] MRI

 

My 11 yr old daughter had an MRI 14 months ago before going on all the abx. It

was to make sure she didn't have a tumor or other reason for her consant

headache. Also, they may have been able to visualize actual Lyme lesions in her

brain. It was both with and without contrast (an IV injecton of a " dye " so they

can better visualize blood vessels). If your son is kind of mellow or just very

calm and trusting, there should be no problem. If he has any anxiety or

claustophobia, then you should prepare him or ask them for some advice for

calming him down. He will have to lie very still for minutes at a time. Some

technicians are really understanding and good about preparing and talking to

patients, others are not. Also, you cannot hold his hand throughout his

procedure. I would suggest he focus on something pleasant or try to sleep and

aknowledge and reward his effort afterwards (whether he could do it or not).

It does seem like a good idea to call the office beforehand to allay your

worries...

Good luck

Aviva

P.S. I just saw Dr J today at a conference (in New Haven)

From: jchabot <jchabotsnet (DOT) net>

Subject: [ ] MRI

Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010, 11:03 AM

 

Have any of your children had an MRI ?

The doctor is ordering one and I'm not quite sure what he expects to see. Would

it show if there were cysts on the brain?

It was just really strange because  Dr. J's office called me up and told me to

schedule an MRI and then took my son off the flagyl.

Myabe the school contacted his office? When I had my meeting this week at the

school, they said my son cannot even do simple addition or subtraction anymore

ever since being on the med. He is 8.

Hugs

Judy