Getting an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Scan - What to Expect

[@MRIMan]

I been a MRI tech for 4 years! If you have high anxiety I have a few tips for you! Bring a friend or family member to come in room with you! Ask if they have music for you to listen while getting scanned, cover your eyes with a wash cloth or ask your doctor for a sedative before you schedule the test. Also ask the tech to give you a count down during the scan. Ask them to talk to you every 3 minutes. This really helps.Remember breath normal. Also don't get contrast unless its absolutely necessary.

[@wishuwerejakefromstatefarm1035]

Thanks i’m getting one in a couple days and i’m VERY anxious 😅 when i got a procedure once and saw the operating room and i started to freak out

[@lorainegaite1313]

thank you :) will have my mri today

[@Trudragon88]

Why not get contrast ???

[@lakermike24]

J*

[@kristinas5714]

Why don’t get contrast unless necessary???

[@Super-Tofu]

I had an MRI last weekend, and this video reduced my anxiety because it helped me know what to expect. I kept my eyes closed the whole time and pretended I was at a Daft Punk concert (because of the noises). I also asked the MRI tech to talk to me between each set of images, and to tell me when we were halfway done. It was over faster than I thought it would be!

[@edenaulenti585]

Thank you I’m getting an mri tomorrow and this makes me feel better and less scared

[@AshtonG2022]

How did it go?

[@edenaulenti585]

@@AshtonG2022 it went really good thanks for asking

[@AshtonG2022]

@@edenaulenti585 no problem i probably have to have one in about a month so soon so I’m getting nervous.

[@edenaulenti585]

@@AshtonG2022 you will do great. It is not that scary other than some loud sounds

[@Blewisprod]

@@edenaulenti585 me too I’m scared

[@roblaa3198]

Fell asleep during my Mri so relaxing

[@bonjovi2792]

Me too. They gave me these fresh out of the dryer blankets and I was out like a light

[@ventibreeze6648]

I actually almost fell asleep during this procedure, it’s so relaxing.

[@adewunmidamilola3704]

I have an mri tomorrow, am really scared

[@kalinatrayanov3740]

adewunmi damilola How did it go? i’m going to get one too, I am really scared!

[@adewunmidamilola3704]

Kalina Trayanov it was not bad, just noisy

[@purpleontop2133]

adewunmi damilola thx

[@audreygoetz2789]

I have one today and I’m scared too

[@adewunmidamilola3704]

Audrey Goetz don’t be scared, it’s not that bad just noisy

[@stayup713]

Wasn’t as bad as I expected. Lasted 20 minutes. With the ear plugs it wasn’t as loud as expected. I’m sure without them it would’ve been pretty difficult. Legs were bent and propped up over a pillow. Legs started to shake a bit towards the end and got slighted overheated, just from muscle inflammation and such. Music was available but couldn’t hear it. Techs didn’t talk to me at all -thought they might. Wasn’t a terrible experience but dont know how in the world one could fall asleep unless they were on something.

[@Just1Cynthia]

Since you’re going into the MRI room can you video the cold head for me please?

[@jduhbswduhbs5343]

I am not scared of having an M.R.I. I just want to see what it looks like.

[@liv160]

Yeah same

[@feaurin180]

Im getting one in 2 days

[@kristihumbert9063]

It looks like a donut

[@Dablkwid0w2008]

Me too

[@deannamoreno6525]

Hey I got an MRI in April 15 and it went great the only thing that bothered me was the noise the machine made but you’ll get used to it. To me it depends how long you are in there I was there for 25 minutes then they gave me an injection then 10 more minutes so it depends on you.

[@biancavalencia1986]

Sccaxad

[@bonjovi2792]

I got an MRI when I was 10 and had broken my back (they didn't know it was broken yet lol. They had done an x-ray of my neck (even though we told them it was my back that i hurt) and sent me home. Then they called back saying that they may have seen something on T1 so they did the MRI). It was 1am so I was really tired and they just gave me these warm blankets and I fell right asleep even though it was loud. Didn't bother me one bit. Turns out T1 was fine. T3, T4, T5, and T6 were broken.

[@ChloeHoeksema]

Thank you so much I have to get a MRI and I’m really scared this helped me ❤

[@Anabel30100]

I lost count how many MRI I had done, today I’m going for 3 with and without contrast.

[@saramiller3228]

Thank you, this is really helpful!

[@cdmango5756]

How long does the MRI usually takes?

[@donnataylor7247]

I'm having my Mri scan next month in April 21st

[@ScrollDownPlease]

Donna Taylor howd it go?

[@donnataylor7247]

My hospital appointment cancelled I didn't go for my Mir scan because it's cancelled because the coronavirus, they have to make another appointment but not for a while after the coronavirus over first

[@yaboyaang5639]

As someone with Tinnitus I’m terrified to do this 😭 f that I’m canceling my appointment

[@Ansell417]

I also have tinitus that's why I'm getting this scan done. is there any problem if i get this scan done?

[@yaboyaang5639]

@@Ansell417 It’s super loud and it can increase your tinnitus

[@Ansell417]

@@yaboyaang5639 have u got this scan before?

[@yaboyaang5639]

@@Ansell417 Nah but I heard from other people it’s really loud and people with Tinnitus have said it increased it after taking it. But if you really need to get one then I recommend some very good earplugs to put on while you’re getting it done

[@gabby-wp7fm]

i’ve been having really bad nausea episodes and dizziness for months now so i’m getting a mri tomorrow i’m not nervous but i just wanted to know what it does

[@amyshort663]

Same I’m having one in a few hours for the same reasons, did they find anything with yours? Xx

[@itsMeeeeeh]

Hi! What was the result of your MRI? Did they find out what was causing your nausea and dizziness? My son has been having headaches and he’s going in for MRI on thursday. He’s only 7.

[@gabby-wp7fm]

@@itsMeeeeeh hii in my mri scan they didn’t find anything but your son might actually be having migraines in my case i have migraines and a digestive problem but from what it sound like your son is having is a migraine maybe try and talk to a neurologist and ask them about if it’s possible migraines because migraines aren’t just headaches they can also be nausea and dizziness i hope your son feels better soon!!!

[@gabby-wp7fm]

@@amyshort663 nope i was all healthy how was yours ??

[@amyshort663]

@@gabby-wp7fm nope they didn’t find anything, my symptoms are still ongoing though it’s like torture ):

[@BriannahHoward]

I have a 2 hour MRI and than a MRA today. I suffer from extreme claustrophobia and want sedation. We didn’t request it as we don’t know how so I’m nervous.

[@lv9265]

How did you do?

[@itsgarygooding2033]

it wouldn’t be so bad but even through the music it’s super loud

[@arlichar11]

MRI for most people is only scary or rough not knowing what it will be like , or if you are not comfy with tight spaces , but if tech is nice they put wash cloth over eyes and u never know how tight it actually is , but for me a person with inner ear issues it’s pure torture , hard to stay still on a very thin table and the noise is the worst part of it ! Its honestly the worst thing I’ve ever had to experience in life and I’ve had some really crazy life experiences

[@Eldomibori]

Just got mine done. I was in that machine for 45 minutes. I was so uncomfortable because of the noise and it was getting warm.

[@omegafloweythebeast5451]

I had one before for my growing problem everyone

[@jamesmartin4814]

Probably for oshood schlatters

[@jessr846]

Wait what if you have to sneeze for cough

[@audreygoetz2789]

They do like different test throughout like they will have you stay still for like 3 or 5 minutes then you can move but try not to

[@jessr846]

Audrey Goetz yea I just had mine a few days ago, I didn’t have to sneeze or cough thankfully 😅 but yea I had one scan for 10 minutes and the other for 5 because it was of my jaw and the first one it had to be closed and the second one had to be opened.

[@audreygoetz2789]

Jess yeah I just had mine today and it wasn’t bad at all! It was honestly kind of relaxing but it was for like 20 to 25 minutes and they told me that it was gonna be for 45 minutes so that’s why I was probably really nervous going in

[@sharonadams4424]

My fear is having to use the bath room considering I have weak bladder ..

[@stringed_worem5537]

I HAD AN MRI YESTERDAY AND I WAS REALY SCARED AT FIRST BUT I GOT TO LISTEN TO MY FAVORITE MUSIC (sry all caps) and it was actually quite relaxing i would deffinitly do it again without hesatatioon

[@marlenesamuels881]

I have to get one for my knee hoping everything is ok but it’s probably not

[@sharonadams4424]

A knee MRI is nothing I had one......

[@marylebrilla277]

How's it felt after u undergo MRI?

[@marylebrilla277]

@@sharonadams4424 how it feels?I need MRI in my knee

[@tae_haz1301]

Thank you I’m getting an MRI tomorrow

[@No_ones_there]

I just had one today but I didn’t have to have an iv 😗✌🏻

[@crazycommando7301]

Lucky I do 😔😔

[@bonjovi2792]

I didn't have to get one either 😙

[@Daniel-C-Cc]

Lucky you I. I get mri all the time but I dont get iv too

[@misspickljuice]

I know this is almost a year late, but what does an iv do for the mri?

[@EmArilus]

@@misspickljuice It shows the images clearer if it is a more important part of the body (I know that cause I have to get one every time 😤)

[@hayleydoyle2946]

Having one on my knee on the 25th

[@offbeat0]

I have to get an MRI today and I have Tourette’s I’m cooked guys

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

My brother had to have one with an injection, he said it went in deep and hurt like hell

[@lemonmeringue7722]

@Lacie Tibbs how did it go, im going for my spine in about 2 weeks

[@nickeishawills6626]

How long does it take to do an mri

[@Hopper830]

45 minutes on average

[@LadyLynn22]

This helps but still nervous . UGH

[@onedirectionedits334]

I have one today 😬

[@caroldawson3193]

Alot of noise claustrophobia head phones ear plugs do nothing keep still breathe slowly close yr eyes relax if thats at all possible with the noise.

[@delululaneyy]

I have an mri without contrast it’s of my brain so I can’t listen to music

[@BagelBagelBagel]

How did it go? I had a brain MRI without contrast earlier today. Intense stuff! Was not my first time, I had many heart MRIs in high school.

[@ashleyy-gx5fr]

Did urs take an hour? Mine is brain mri no contrast too & it says one hour

[@BagelBagelBagel]

@@ashleyy-gx5fr depending on the model of MRI and how much of your brain/spine they are scanning it can take 20-60 minutes inside of the scanner, about 66-90% of the time the scanner will be running and rest of the time transitioning between different parts of imaging process. The intake (preparation) for the scan can take 10-20 minutes or longer if you need more accomodations

[@BagelBagelBagel]

@@ashleyy-gx5fr you can call ahead and ask for a breakdown of the time you will be in the scanner, but typically they will describe the process anyways

[@delululaneyy]

@@ashleyy-gx5fr it took about 30 minutes

[@Danny08364]

I have an MRI today and am really scared because I’ve never had one before and I most likely need surgery 😰

[@unicornzrbae3199]

Same, it’s fragments in my ankle. I have horrible medical anxiety

[@Danny08364]

@@unicornzrbae3199 agreed, they had me sit still with my legs elevated and my feet couldn’t do that for 45 minutes and they got really mad at me when I tried to move. I was really anxious about the iv (because I hate needles) and I hope I won’t have to do any more for the next couple years

[@unicornzrbae3199]

@@Danny08364 luckily, I’m not doing contrast. But this year I’m for sure having surgery

[@Danny08364]

@@unicornzrbae3199 surgery is not fun, I had it 5 1/2 weeks ago and I was fine the day of, but once the numbing wear off the next day you are in severe pain. I had to take oxy for a week and it was probably one of the worst experiences I have ever had. I hope your surgery goes well and you won’t have to deal with what I had to 🙏

[@unicornzrbae3199]

@@Danny08364 it’s mostly fragments being taken out of my ankle. But it’s been hurting non stop for 2 years. And when I sprained it again it didn’t really bother me. I’m just used to the pain at this point. The MRI was done a few minutes ago and it was honestly okay. I’m glad your surgery went well!

[@FancysMom28]

Just had an mri yesterday. It was pretty cool. I got to listen to music

[@xd___313]

I just had a mri today and it was so scary

[@sparklestorm1236]

Mine wasn’t nessesaray scary, but I was nervous.

[@ColtonTheGodYT]

I have a mri on Friday

[@JoshDHelton2006]

I get pur to sleep

[@Cruzfam5]

How do you make them do that? I want to be put asleep for mine!!

[@danielonn2002]

It sounds like a 747 Jumbo Jet in the MRI.

[@purpleontop2133]

Daniel how was it? I’m getting one soon

[@quillmorningstar8713]

Had to do one a couple of weeks ago because I was in a science experiment about how the brain reacts to certain stimuli. Also, apparently the machine they used is 50 times more magnetic than normal medical ones. It was also very loud and claustrophobic.

[@mayasudac6232]

Omg that is super small! The MRI i went to did not look that small! Edit: no it did..

[@nancye7520]

😊😅

[@JoshDHelton2006]

That i get

[@johnhardy3038]

The process of the MRI is a lot more uncomfortable and complicated then this video makes it out to be especially if your getting stomach mri. Which you have to drink a bunch barium sulfate fluid, Also IV contrast in arm, and a shot on the arm to slow stomach down. Never mind being put in the machine which is like a tunnel with ceiling one inch from your face with your entire body inside it. Also eat bids and head phones are out on you and the head rest you put you head in is extremely uncomfortable and they put equipment on top of your body to before putting you in the machine. Def do your research before going in. I was blind side and was not told any of this info going into my appointment. Call your doctor or mri office and ask for detail Ed instructions and how it’s going to be

[@lixly.x7818]

Well there are many different forms of Mri , of course an abdominal one might be uncomfortable but it’s not really that horrific for everyone especially if you like have one of the head for example you just lay still for like 30 mins and it’s done .

[@mumof5leeleex875]

I agree its so close to the face, I didnt carry on with mine well I freaked out. Im claustrophobic and the thought of being enclosed and so close to my face the top of the tunnel I felt suffocated before they could even get me in the tunnel. I couldn't handle it 🥲

[@noname-mx1vc]

i had one yesterday it was first time should of watched this first

[@lucindawinehouse2002]

I may be having an MRI Scan in February 2021 . I’m being transferred to adult services because I’m Eighteen years old

[@leezavazquez5771]

I’m getting one tomorrow!

[@lucindawinehouse2002]

@@leezavazquez5771 Good Luck

[@demonking2272]

Piease avoid that the sounds of MRI really how can a patient tolerable with that

[@mrreddington777]

Had an mri today and it was terrible. It was incredibly tight in there and NYU didn’t have the ac on or something. Longest 15 minutes of my life.

[@samanthac7021]

15 minutes! Lucky. I was in it for 85 minutes

[@YouTubeUzername]

15 minutes?? Mine was over an hour and a half!

[@Sclimenti82]

15 mins? That's cute. Try taking an 1hr 15min scan of brain, upper and lower spine every year thanks to Multiple Sclerosis. I love xanax. Get your doc to prescribe it to you first.

[@MxCartney_Lou]

I hate IVs.........so much

[@RTrainMosholuPkwy]

I’ve gotten my MRI almost 10 years ago

[@EmArilus]

I’ve had an mri 20 times in my life and I’m 16, every time I go in, the doctors are shocked how many times I’ve had them 😂

[@fouadhassanieh3519]

Wew that's so many! Mind telling me what for?

[@EmArilus]

@@fouadhassanieh3519 Brain cancer, but no worries, it’s been gone for a while

[@eisleym722]

I’m also 16 and have my first mri today to see if I have bone cancer or osteosarcoma

[@EmArilus]

@@eisleym722 Good luck! Tell me the results when you find out.

[@RickeyNamin]

@@EmArilus how long does your mri test last?

[@audreygoetz2789]

I have an mri today and it’s for 45 minutes

[@EmArilus]

Same

[@Sclimenti82]

​@@EmArilusHa I had one last 1hr 15mins cause it was brain, thoracic, and cervical spine. Thanks to xanax and mirror above my eyes see out of tube I did great.

[@Kurt_Cobain1991]

Funny I still ain’t going

[@Iroblox-p5t]

If I will get an mri I will never be still I get panic attacks easily

[@simplyRF259]

I'm having a MRI next month

[@poppypeppa0186]

Sprite Night Have fun!

[@haniDopeman]

Wit what

[@Believing_in_god]

F**k that last week I had MRI scan is feel so good the doctor was give to me headphones to listen music then I close my eyes I was chill like been holiday on ibiza then after that something touch me kill all my feelings when I open my eyes is was doctor say done I say doctor put music on I want stay here a bit longer 😂😂😂🤣🤷🏽‍♂️

[@flothackray9460]

It is my bottom apses

[@Dablkwid0w2008]

I had a 30 minute MRI YIKES

[@samanthac7021]

I had a 90 minute one 😫

[@todonie1195]

I’m having one tomorrow😭

[@maliataylor6757]

@Lacie Tibbs mine is tmr im so scared, how are u?

[@maliataylor6757]

@Lacie Tibbs i just had it, wasnt as bad as I thought! Thanks so much

[@marklimones2771]

I'm having 3 Done 30min each 😮