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If you had the "opportunity" to get an abdominal/pelvic MRI that wasn't entirely medically necessary, would you do it? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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Hopefully this isn't breaking rules. Yes it is a veiled attempt at advice because I've been hemming and hawing. But the question can be answered purely as is. There are obviously pros and cons so I'd like to know how you all feel.

Thank you.

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If it was for your spine I'd say no. There's enough evidence against imagining a spine unless you've got serious enough concerns about red flags. Rationale being people are very emotive about their spine.. so even if theyre pain free seeing things like "bulge" "protrusion" "stenosis" is something that people will hold onto for ever.

I can't speak for the pelvic side of things. I also can't speak for your health anxieties. Maybe have a chat with the GP and tell them you only want to hear about the report if there's anything that needs action?

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