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A member asked:

Suspecting chiari malformation. mri on wed. have been having tension/neckaches and now nausea but i am 6wk pregnant. safe to wait til wed for mri?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Incoordination, double vision, and tremor would be more urgent symptoms.

Dr Singel agreed

Answered 9/9/2013

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Yes,but: Mri as a process creates no risk for baby.It does not involve radiation although the studies are often done in the same department as thoses that are.You might clear the procedure with your OB to see if they have feelings on the subject.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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