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Can mri results differ depending on pain level at the time?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Mri and pain: PAin level does not change anatomy hence MRI will not be different.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/21/2014

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

No: Pain level does not affect MRI results/

Answered 6/21/2014

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