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MRI/MRN
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:56 am
by Cindyslost
Does anyone know if you can get a MRN if you have an implant? I have an Intrathecal Pain Pump and I know you can't get MRI's but am not sure of the other.
Cindy
Re: MRI/MRN
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:14 am
by ezer
A MRN is a standard MRI so if you cannot get a MRI, I am afraid that you are out of luck. The difference is in the specific magnetic stream sequences used to image the pelvis and of course the computer post processing to discriminate the nerves themselves from adjacent tissue.
Re: MRI/MRN
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 6:27 pm
by seawalker
Cindy, Are you positive you can not get an MRI. I was told by my doctor that they can interrogate the pump, then you go for the MRI, and then back to get the pump turned back on.
Do you have the pump for PN or for other reasons??