# Mri **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [July 2, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/mri/1682 "2013-07-02T20:33:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![s\_wayman](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/s_wayman/32/1052_2.png) [@s\_wayman](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/s_wayman)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/mri/1682/1 "2013-07-02T20:33:16Z")
My Neuro ordered many blood tests which came back inconclusive for celiac, autoimmune, b-12 etc.. Today, I had a 3 hr MRI with and without contrast dyes. Testing was on brain, spinal entry and spinal cord. Former MRI's suggest cerebellar atrophy. Any thought regarding what he/she may be looking for this time? Has anyone had similar? Background from clinicals: Babinski (+), romberg (+) cant walk well (wall walker) Thanks, S ---
**Author:** ![Beryl\_Park](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/beryl_park/32/5716_2.png) [@Beryl\_Park](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Beryl_Park)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/mri/1682/2 "2013-07-03T11:39:28Z")
Hi S! It seems as though the tests were thorough, whatever they were checking, so that must be reasuring at least. Here in the UK it's like getting blood out of a stone sometimes when you ask questions relating to tests. But in the US where most health checks have to be paid for, I would expect more. My MRI was pretty basic, so I don't think it would have shown much beyond distortion of the cerebellum. I hope you get positive answers soon. best wishes Beryl ---
**Author:** ![Ive\_Fallen](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/ive_fallen/32/1082_2.png) [@Ive\_Fallen](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Ive_Fallen)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/mri/1682/3 "2013-07-03T13:10:14Z")
i have a pain stym implanted in my lower back with two leads running up my spine. that being the case, i cannot have an mri. my blood tests have come back normal. i have an apt at shans hospital in july. i pray we both get good news. ---
**Author:** ![James\_E\_H](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/james_e_h/32/899_2.png) [@James\_E\_H](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/James_E_H)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/mri/1682/4 "2013-07-03T13:54:15Z")
I've had 5 MRI's since 2001 (my choice) for comparison purposes. The report come back that the cerebellum has been stable. Since 2001, I know that the fallen or near fallen has increased so I don't understand the stable part. I think with all the exams the Doctor's has to read and report upon, the Doctor's don't have enough time to fully analyze the MRI's etc. ---
**Author:** ![s\_wayman](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/s_wayman/32/1052_2.png) [@s\_wayman](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/s_wayman)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/mri/1682/5 "2013-07-03T15:38:25Z")
Here are the blood tests conducted: All were unremarkable with exception of testesterone low and borderline rhumetiod number | 05/28/2013 | [CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES CASCADE (MML)](https://www.mycarle.com/mychart/inside.asp?mode=labdetail&orderid=1) | Kenneth S Aronson, MD | Final result | | 05/28/2013 | [METHYLMALONIC ACID, QN, S (MML)](https://www.mycarle.com/mychart/inside.asp?mode=labdetail&orderid=2) | Kenneth S Aronson, MD | Final result | | 05/28/2013 | [VITAMIN B12](https://www.mycarle.com/mychart/inside.asp?mode=labdetail&orderid=3) | Kenneth S Aronson, MD | Final result | | 05/28/2013 | [TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE IGA](https://www.mycarle.com/mychart/inside.asp?mode=labdetail&orderid=4) | Kenneth S Aronson, MD | Final result | | 05/28/2013 | [IGA IMMUNOGLOBULIN](https://www.mycarle.com/mychart/inside.asp?mode=labdetail&orderid=5) | Kenneth S Aronson, MD | Final result | | 05/16/2013 | [GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE EST](https://www.mycarle.com/mychart/inside.asp?mode=labdetail&orderid=6) | Peter Kale, NP | Final result | | 05/16/2013 | [BASIC METABOLIC PANEL](https://www.mycarle.com/mychart/inside.asp?mode=labdetail&orderid=7) | Peter Kale, NP | Final result | | 03/26/2013 | [TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL AND FREE, S (MML)](https://www.mycarle.com/mychart/inside.asp?mode=labdetail&orderid=8) | Peter Kale, NP | Final result | | 03/12/2013 | [AMB URINE DRUG SCREEN (INTERVENTIONAL PAIN)](https://www.mycarle.com/mychart/inside.asp?mode=labdetail&orderid=9) | Hyunchul Jung, MD | Final result | | 03/07/2013 | [TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL, BIO, FREE, S (MML)](https://www.mycarle.com/mychart/inside.asp?mode=labdetail&orderid=10) | Peter Kale, NP | Final result Should there be more tests conducted? | ---
**Author:** ![s\_wayman](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/s_wayman/32/1052_2.png) [@s\_wayman](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/s_wayman)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/mri/1682/6 "2013-07-04T16:03:33Z")
So on top of cerebellar atrophy. what else: cysts, demylenation, pinching ??? cureous. Wht so extensive when it is known Cerebellar atrophy ---
**Author:** ![Theresa](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/theresa/32/674_2.png) [@Theresa](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Theresa)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2013, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/mri/1682/7 "2013-07-22T15:17:25Z")
On my MRI I show the classic hot cross buns sign but Dr. Christine at Ucsf says I do not have MSA. I show atrophy of the middle cerebellar peduncle and cerebellar atrophy. I can walk without any device but I exercise and eat well.