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Results of my last mri were inconclusive and suggested another with contrast. pcp suggests that its too much radiation for my body. how so? 1 more ok?
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MRI has no radiation: MRI does not use ionizing radiation (high-energy radiation that can potentially cause damage to DNA, like the x-rays used CT scans).
Answered 9/26/2014
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