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I have had a few symptoms that make me worry my syrinx is worsening i have an mri scheduled for wed night is it okay to wait that long?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

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Yes: If symptoms worsen before then, go to the er. Follow closely with your current doctors..

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/9/2013

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Dr. Lali Sekhon answered

Yes: Syrinxes are fluid spaces in the spinal cord that are abnormally enlarged. Typically they cause progressive symptoms over months if at all. Rapid deterioration is very uncommon.

Answered 9/23/2013

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A member asked:

I have had a few symptoms that make me worry my syrinx is worsening i have an mri scheduled for wed night is it okay to wait that long?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Dr. Lali Sekhon answered

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