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Would an mri pick up most nerve problems. burning / prickly symptoms in legs but mri shows no problems.

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

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Not always: Mri is great to look at the anatomy an see if something is touching or involving a nerve . Things like inflammation may not be seen. Small vessel disease may not be shall we say large enough to be seen. Mri doesn't get down to the microscopic level.

Dr Finkelstein agreed

Answered 5/5/2014

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A member asked:

Would an mri pick up most nerve problems. burning / prickly symptoms in legs but mri shows no problems.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Velt answered

Dr Finkelstein agreed

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