MRI Help

[Debbie White <dwhite@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My mother Joyce (69/1 year) is seeing a new movement disorder specialist
who happens to be an osteopath. He wants to get an MRI of her neck and
spine. When I asked her why he was ordering this test, she said that he
wanted to check out the way her neck and back were functioning. I am hoping
that this is just something an osteopath would order (i.e., I hope he
doesn't suspect something worse than PD).

In any case, my mother is unable to lie on her back for even two minutes.
She called to set up the test and asked whether a pillow can be used, but
the center said that it couldn't. My mother is convinced (I agree with her
on this one) that she cannot take this test.

Has anyone had a similiar experience and come up with a solution? Thanks.


Debbie White
dwhite@xxxxxxxxxxxx