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Can you a doctor order a whole upper body mri if you're not sure if the pain is coming from your neck, shoulders, or arms?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Testing: Physicians and health care providers will order tests depending on your physical examination and symptoms you are having. It would be unlikely to simply have a "full body MRI" scan ordered. See the Dr. for a good examination and official diagnosis so the proper testing, if any can be ordered. best wishes.

Answered 1/21/2016

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