Please reassure me about MRI! (are there any doctors that could help?)

[Elspeth12345]

My Mum had an MRI a few weeks ago and phoned up the GP Practice today expecting an 'All fine, no need to see GP' from the receptionist but was told that she should book to see the GP but that there was nothing urgent.

The MRI was for very severe, chronic migraines. She has been having migraines for 30 years but the GP is not keen to keep prescribing triptans so wanted her to have the MRI. Also my Mum's grandmother died from an aneurysm at 60 (my Mum's age) so it made sense to get it checked.

Does the fact that the GP needs to see my Mum mean that they have found something?

Well the fact they haven't deemed it urgent to see the GP should provide some reassurance to you. Perhaps even they found nothing and want to discuss how best to manage the migraines from here? Just remember whatever they want to discuss it's best to have all the knowledge as that way they can help in the most suitable way. I hope it all goes well.

I had an MRI recently due to severe, chronic & frequent migraines. I'm definitely younger than your DM though. After months, I got a letter, saying it was all clear. Perhaps they want to discuss next steps, on the basis of still not wanting to keep her on triptans? Presumably if there was a problem they would have asked her to come in ASAP.

Thank you both. I'm hoping that there isn't an aneurysm or any type of cancer involved but I imagine that either of those would lead to a more urgent appointment? She does have a GP appointment for Friday but I'd imagined they'd have told her to make an appointment for tomorrow or as soon as possible?