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Mydr said99.9%sure i don't have a brain tumor(i have vertigo&headpressure) bc i had clear mri 1 year ago, do i believe her?she say i have labayrintitus

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Dr. Steven Eisenberg answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Brain imaging: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (mra) are indicated for patients with suspected central causes of vertigo including those with other signs or symptoms of brainstem dysfunction.

Answered 2/2/2015

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Believe her: Sounds like you have had a pretty good work up. We have a saying in medicine - when you hear hoofbeats, look for horses, not zebras. Your doc has already looked for zebras (a brain tumor) and they weren't there. A horse, such as labyrinthitis is much more likely. Trust your doctor. If you don't, get a second opinion.

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