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MRA
« on: March 12, 2012, 05:54:25 PM »
I finally had an MRA today.  The whole time I lived in CA my doctor couldn't get it done because we couldnt find out what kind of stints I have.  My neurologist no longer has that information as they were put in back in 1997.  Apparently radiologists in Texas can do it though.  I have had many MRI/MRA's since my stints but they didnt care in CA, they had to have the make and model.  I would have to be in an emergency situation for them to do it.  

Anyway, I had it done and I feel better knowing that it was done.  The radiologist can compare previous films/reports and see if anything has changed.  The difference between an MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) and a MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiogram) is that a MRA is a type of MRI, but it is a specific MRI that focuses on looking at the blood vessels vs just tissue and organs. They use dye through an IV that feels hot as it goes through your body.

I have to go back Friday for them to do a different MRA of my aorta.  They couldn't do it at the same time because they have to let all of the dye get out of my system first.  I forgot how screwed up my arteries are. The techs were in awe looking at them. Neither had ever seen anyone with TA before. The guy tech said the colaterals that my body built on the left side Of my neck (my left carotid is 100% occluded) appear very delicate. Which I guess means small.

Anyway, I hope I hear what they think before my doctor appointment in April.





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Re: MRA
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2012, 08:46:20 PM »
Having this MRA today and the fact that someone who was recently diagnosed with Takayasu's Arteritis (I belong to a FB group) died Saturday makes me realize my mortality. The woman who died was 38 and had two kids (13 & 8).  We have the same arteries involved (subclavian, carotid and vertibral).  It kinda smacked me in the face this afternoon. I tend to forget I have it and think I'm "normal" but I'm not.  I'm amazed that I'm still alive.
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Re: MRA
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2012, 09:21:45 PM »
BEG,

I've never met you and we're not friends, although I think we would be if our families lived near each other. All I know of you is what I see here and on fb, so take this with whatever grain of salt you wish.

Nobody has any idea when their time is up. I hope you have lots and lots of years left. All we can do is go as far and as fast as we can. You have an amazing family you're righly and tremendously proud of, lots of friends who obviously think the world of you, and tons more "imaginary friends" here on CC! N  O-)

No matter what you have ahead of you, I'm sure you can be confident of plenty of support from those real-life people you have in your life, as well as the internet ones--regardless of your fondness for Cool-Wip! I'm not great with these kind of inspirational-type posts, but I hope you get what I'm trying to say here.

Hoping and praying that your MRA shows nothing but boring, boring stuff.
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Re: MRA
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2012, 10:26:15 PM »
I'm here for ya hon! I think once you get the test results you'll feel better.
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Re: MRA
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2012, 11:02:11 PM »
Quote from: Splashdown on March 12, 2012, 09:21:45 PM
BEG,

I've never met you and we're not friends, although I think we would be if our families lived near each other. All I know of you is what I see here and on fb, so take this with whatever grain of salt you wish.

Nobody has any idea when their time is up. I hope you have lots and lots of years left. All we can do is go as far and as fast as we can. You have an amazing family you're righly and tremendously proud of, lots of friends who obviously think the world of you, and tons more "imaginary friends" here on CC! N  O-)

No matter what you have ahead of you, I'm sure you can be confident of plenty of support from those real-life people you have in your life, as well as the internet ones--regardless of your fondness for Cool-Wip! I'm not great with these kind of inspirational-type posts, but I hope you get what I'm trying to say here.

Hoping and praying that your MRA shows nothing but boring, boring stuff.


Yes we are. :)


Thank you!  :-*
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Re: MRA
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2012, 11:03:16 PM »
Quote from: DixieBelle on March 12, 2012, 10:26:15 PM
I'm here for ya hon! I think once you get the test results you'll feel better.

I know you are Dixie. I'm here for you too. :)
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Re: MRA
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2012, 04:24:17 AM »
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Re: MRA
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2012, 02:49:50 PM »
Quote from: BEG on March 12, 2012, 08:46:20 PM
Having this MRA today and the fact that someone who was recently diagnosed with Takayasu's Arteritis (I belong to a FB group) died Saturday makes me realize my mortality. The woman who died was 38 and had two kids (13 & 8).  We have the same arteries involved (subclavian, carotid and vertibral).  It kinda smacked me in the face this afternoon. I tend to forget I have it and think I'm "normal" but I'm not.  I'm amazed that I'm still alive.


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Re: MRA
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2012, 04:26:05 PM »
I had my 2nd MRA today, this time of my aortic arch. I know I have had one of my aorta before but I have never actually felt the magnetic force before but today I could. I could feel it kind of moving my heart and other "innerds".  It was really strange.  I also felt a warm sensation when the tech was actually taking the images. It didn't matter if I had contrast to not.

I'm so glad this is over. I've known I needed to have it done for well over two years.
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Re: MRA
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2012, 05:48:34 PM »
When do you get results?
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Re: MRA
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2012, 07:52:12 PM »
Quote from: DixieBelle on March 16, 2012, 05:48:34 PM
When do you get results?

My rheumatologist here (I have two, I still see my rheumatologist in Dallas) called me today and said he got my results for my first one that I had Monday. He wants to see the results from my previous MRA's before he discusses the results which I understand. They can only see how screwed up my arteries are, they can't tell if anything has changed until they compare prior films.
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Re: MRA
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2012, 10:15:11 AM »
Ah gotcha. Well I'm glad you had another MRA done for comparison so they can review.
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Re: MRA
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2012, 10:19:14 AM »
Good luck. Prayers out for a "no big deal" visit!
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Re: MRA
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2012, 10:54:53 AM »
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