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karynnj

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11. Unless something needed explain, why accept the radiation risk?

Reply to Silent Type (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 2, 2025, 12:56 PM

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I've been at the hospital with relatives whose doctors recommended CT scans and MRIs. In each case, either when they were prescribed or at the emergency room, the reason for the test was explained at a level we understood.

If that kind of decision was explained to regular people, I assume they would have to balance the pros and cons of those tests for the President.

I wonder if the circulation problems they disclosed might have triggered wanting to check out or even rule out possible related problems.

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'Disconcerting': Ex-White House cardiologist deeply skeptical of 'weird' Trump MRI reveal [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday OP

Reiner is correct, it's not standard practice for us peasants. But I really can't get all excited about a Prez getting Silent Type Yesterday #1

Except... ProfessorGAC Yesterday #6

If you assume trump is sick. Hope is one thing, but sadly don't think he's going to pass in time to save us. Silent Type Yesterday #7

An MRI? ProfessorGAC Yesterday #13

So what? It's the Prez. My guess is they did a full body and are telling us otherwise. I would have. Silent Type Yesterday #14

I Would Be VERY Surprised ProfessorGAC Yesterday #16

There are plenty of scanning entities that offer preventive MRIs, etc., and people go. Here's an example. Silent Type 23 hrs ago #17

Agreed. The terms "screening" or "early detection" would be more precise. John1956PA Yesterday #12

I would think a ride on the Silver Stallion every week would do more good. erronis Yesterday #9

Unless something needed explain, why accept the radiation risk? karynnj Yesterday #11

I think I had this same discussion with you before... W_HAMILTON 23 hrs ago #18

Pardon my crass comment....BS. /t Paper Roses Yesterday #2

Yes - That was especially artful BS! flashman13 Yesterday #4

trump's behavior indicates he's not well. At all. Torchlight Yesterday #3

Dump's "assisted living center" is the people's house - the White House. erronis Yesterday #10

It's clear they won't be putting blood-sucking leeches on his ass..... lastlib 23 hrs ago #19

It really makes you wonder LilElf70 Yesterday #5

And what kind of a doctor would write a fake report for a bribe? llmart 23 hrs ago #24

Well, LilElf70 20 hrs ago #29

TSF probably swallowed a cat. Trueblue Texan Yesterday #8

clearly they're lying. barbtries Yesterday #15

Just like trump is told to "sign here, dear beloved president". They give him a sharpie and lots of uppers erronis 23 hrs ago #22

I remember his first time in office... llmart 23 hrs ago #25

They lie because that's their first reaction to ANYTHING. maxsolomon 23 hrs ago #20

to be fair ... AncientOfDays 23 hrs ago #21

If Trump is breathing, he's lying Grim Chieftain 23 hrs ago #23

Checking for abnormalities- like cancer Joinfortmill 23 hrs ago #26

Let Me Know When He Needs No More Tests..... ColoringFool 23 hrs ago #27

The Sun came up today. BurnDoubt 22 hrs ago #28