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A member asked:

Can naproxin mask early stages of arthritis in a child on a mri?

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No: The MRI will not be affected by the medication.

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Not really: It can mask the symptoms (what the child is feeling) but not the process. Can cause a slight decrease in the amount of inflamatory fluid present in a joint

Answered 10/4/2016

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