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Why Is My X-ray Report Negative?
how does a mri show things then 6 months later u have a x ray and it comes back nothing negative i have back and neck pain due to a fall down the steps had a mri done they said i had a herniated disk and bulging disk set up a surgery for me lost my insurance before i could get it then i got insurance back and doctor sent me for updated x ray not mri and said it came back negative how is that
Thu, 28 Jul 2016
Hi
Hope this message finds u in good health.
I have gone through ur msg and understand your concern.
actually xray and mri findings are different.
xray shows only bones and a reduced disc space. u cannot actually see a disc on xray. if u get an mri now,it will still show a bulged disc
Get back to me for any FOLLOW UP QUERIES anytime.
Take care,God bless.Please click “THANKS”
Hope this message finds u in good health.
I have gone through ur msg and understand your concern.
actually xray and mri findings are different.
xray shows only bones and a reduced disc space. u cannot actually see a disc on xray. if u get an mri now,it will still show a bulged disc
Get back to me for any FOLLOW UP QUERIES anytime.
Take care,God bless.Please click “THANKS”
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