MRI Lumbar Spine

[@lexwilliams5240]

Glad I watched this before my appointment. Those sounds can be quite intimidating, even with noise defender

[@rameljeferuiz]

I have an appointment in April

[@barbaramelady110]

TY great video,nice explanation.I had one MRI it was like YOU showed.Thank YOU ,good luck to all it is not bad believe me.

[@MaryKelly-ji8ve]

Thank you so much i just had a mri of lumber spine and thoric i thiught i could go into the machine feet first but was told no i had to go head first , the radioographer explained and said he would let me come out at any time , i watched your video for the past week to mentaly prepare myself and i did amazing 👏 would i take a relaxer going in , no , did i.think it was too noisey , no , i couldnt hear the music while the machine was going but each sound it made different i said to myself thats another piece of scan done ,, thank you so much for your help ❤

[@lella2172]

I have an appointment for MRI LWS tomorrow I'm so happy I found this video because I'm very claustrophobic. I think I'il survive somehow

[@tgilani]

Same here!!

[@lella2172]

@@tgilani Good luck 🍀

[@stephenrhea1900]

I am too and I have an MRI Friday, but the doctor gave me some Valium

[@SanaAli-qo7gb]

I had an MRI scan today for my neck, upper, and, lower back. It was the horrible experience of my life. I am mildly claustrophobic but I got panicked as soon as they put me in that machine. I had a headcover on, plus neck restraints. and due to neck restraints, I couldn't put the headphones in. So no music to distract me. I was instructed not to move for at least 45 mins. I felt like I am caged in. My anxiety went through the roof. The radiographer was a nice man who quickly brought me back outside the machine. I felt so dizzy and disoriented after that. It took me half an hr to catch my breath and be normal again. I was then told to go for an open MRI which might help me with my issue.

[@sanelajovanovic116]

Omg , I was just reading your comment and I’m already dizzy ! I’m so claustrophobic that’s not even funny. I can’t stay in dark too. For 5 sec or else I’ll start screaming. I’m due to do this test as well and idk if I will survive it to be honest. I don’t think this is for me. Thank you for your honesty , now I know what’s to be expected 🥴🤢

[@myreallife6386]

I’m trying now to prepare and I’m terrified!

[@mumof5leeleex875]

Me 2 but I have to have it done again in a bigger scanner. I freaked out so they never made me go inside it. I was really scared now ive been told have to try a bigger scanner. And if that doesn't work sedated or put to sleep last option

[@Angela-uh1je]

The one I was in was much tighter than the one in the video. When I opened my eyes it was right in front of my face, like an inch. I was trapped in a super tight space I couldn't get out of and my heart started racing and pounding so hard. I started squeezing the ball about 30 seconds after they put me in. I heard the tech on the earphones ask if I was ok. I yelled "NO NO, GET ME OUT!" LOL. Now I have to go back under anesthesia. The one in the video is wider and has more space between her face and the machine.

[@rupowell2821]

It’s so hard to believe that there isn’t a preparation phase on these machines for patients. They just throw everybody in there as if it’s fine for everyone when clearly it isn’t. Why do they waste time and money for folks just to squeeze the ball..the patient should be asked clearly when referred for mri, ‘are you afraid of tight spaces?’ And if the answer is ‘yes’ then the patient should be referred to some other treatment. I had just received a very tough pituitary surgery when 2 days after the procedure they brought me down for an MRI, I was finding it hard to breath through my nose after the surgery then they put the box thing on my head, a completely harrowing and useless waste of time as I obviously pressed the ball thing..it just shows you that mental health and personal wellbeing isn’t considered here and a lot of money is being wasted when a simple discussion before hand would probably go a long way…sympathy to you all who have been through this

[@user-zk9nf6ki3k]

This was quite enjoyable to watch. I'm not so scared anymore. Thank you!❤

[@Jon-wf3tg]

That technician is probably one of the most professional I’ve ever seen.

[@claudiajuarez-silva6449]

awww, I went to get an MRI of my spine today and I did not get those nice options. However, MRI tech was super nice and gave me a warm blanket before going in. It was nice and warm.

[@rufersalonky4370]

I had an MRI scan done on my tendons a few hours ago that shit lasted 2 hours 1hours each arm I tell you what that it was peaceful help me think about life and all the ting I been thru

[@carriepc1980]

I think you should go in eyes closed and keep them closed. I made the mistake of opening mine and that's when i felt a bit panicked.

[@mumof5leeleex875]

Yes definitely eyes closed..im having my 3rd mri soon but medicated 😢😊

[@sadafshaukat8055]

I have lower back MRI in half an hour. Watching this to make sure my head doesnt go in the machine. It is scary 😨

[@laurasmith6442]

how did it go i’m watching this anxious about my Mri soon

[@sadafshaukat8055]

@@laurasmith6442 it was fine. The sounds were too high. Just close your eyes and think about something

[@Boxerr007]

​@@sadafshaukat8055 From where r u?

[@sadafshaukat8055]

@@Boxerr007 Germany

[@Hello-nq1gn]

Keep eyes closed is the best way for sure

[@user-lm6fl2wq8g]

I noticed you did an MRI lambar spine scan, yet you're looking at the patients brain in your office in this video.. Do MRI lambar spine also include a picture of the brain/skull and if so why is that? Pls respond? Tha ks so much

[@explorewithgrace8204]

I had an MRI yestorday I really liked it tho but when I got an IV it really hurt

[@lorirodriguez2388]

This is horrible feeling I have had for many years sense I was a little girl I had I had a MRI scan yesterday for my neck and when I was going in I was calm but when it started it was noisey the worst part was they didn't have any music and then the banging Started I almost cried I almost hit the panic botton the reason I hate MRI's is because I get really clasterfobic about the noises and how long it takes but I have been working on it for a very long time I have anxiety and something called William syndrom I had it all my life but I am still working on it

[@Angela-uh1je]

Get anesthesia. I have to go back to get one under anesthesia because I hit the panic button.

[@lisapaponette7569]

@@Angela-uh1je I almost hit the panic button, but started to talk to Jesus, and sang in my head, Lord i believe i you, i put my trust in you, and was very calm after that, all praise to God.

[@Angela-uh1je]

@@lisapaponette7569 awesome! I prayed before, but it's me, not him. Now I'm having a lumbar micro-discectomy in one week. Please pray for me 🙏

[@williamgray5461]

@@lisapaponette7569 Nice to HEAR, for our GOD doesn’t want us to be frightened.

[@lynndeatherage3792]

YEARS AGO WITH MY HIP JOINT SURGERY AND HAVE HIP REPLACEMENT IN A FEW YEARS SO AGO.

[@withtanweer]

I had my MRI recently, it was loud but not unbearable as a matter of fact I almost fell asleep 2 times 😅 while in there with those sounds..

[@lizardladyfla]

I broke my ankle and have a plate and screws in it,can I still get an MRI ? I have an appointment for one soon for my lumbar spine without contrast.

[@iiiq_katie5473]

They should give you a form before hand to fill out, and it tells you to tick the stuff you do have, e.g. plates and screws, metal implants etc! If you do, I’m sure they would figure out a way to MRI you without them going into the machine, as an MRI machine is basically a big magnet, as long as your plates and screws aren’t magnetic you should be fine, I forgot to take my rings off during my mri not to long ago because I was so anxious I forgot I had them on, and thank god they weren’t magnetic, otherwise it wouldn’t have ended well I don’t think 💀

[@iiiq_katie5473]

I know I’m 2 yrs late replying and you would’ve had it already, did they do it?

[@can2376]

I recommend people to close their eyes before they are sent in , and do not open your eyes before its over, Then you will be fine.

[@marcd1981]

I had a Lumbar MRI about two weeks ago, just gave me ear plugs and the button. No choice of music or lighting, or which direction I went in. It was my first ever MRI, so I didn't know what to expect. The tech asked how I was with claustrophobia, and told me it would be very loud. I just laid there with my eyes closed, trying to think about other things to not think about the tube being inches from my face. 15 minutes wasn't bad, glad it wasn't one of the longer ones I've heard about, though.

[@parrotlove30]

Lolz the noises that the mri made REALLY caught my bird's attn

[@jen2002nurse]

My cats too. Lol All 3 of their ears went back and they look concerned.

[@jessel9481]

If you’re claustrophobic you’ll definitely enjoy this 😂

[@NCredibleMindz]

😂😂😂😂 man I'm severely claustrophobic and screamed when they tried to put me in.

[@jessel9481]

@@NCredibleMindz 😂

[@dalebenton3354]

I went in one of them,Had my MRI scan on my back not long after I damaged my spine disks in my lower back,Lately been getting shooting pain in my lower part of my back,I heard weird noices,same noises on here,I put the head phones on,Playing music most of the while I was in the MRI scan,Hope I get bad again like before,12 mins,I was in there for nearly an hour,Still often get pinching nerves in my left toe from my lower part of my spine,Thats never gone away in the last 4 years,Still getting Siesta,Had shooting pain in my lower part of my back a few days ago as well

[@chrissydeshae9453]

Sorry to hear that

[@ampersand2672]

I wish the MRI I had today was nice and more open like that. I learned I am incredibly claustrophobic during my MRI today 😅

[@mumof5leeleex875]

My Mri has been rebooked for 24th August. Hopefully its successful this time they letting me go in a bigger scanner due to my claustrophobia. I still feel nervous, Hope I dont freak out again its so embrassing 😓 il update 😊

[@trisha5638]

how was it i had a brain mri last year and it wasnt as bad as i thought now i have to have one on my back

[@mumof5leeleex875]

Update i did the mri on lower spine , results all normal , freaked out 5 mins left was crying and feeling trapped with first 1. But it was successful now I have to do another mri because spinal damage could be mid spine or top of it which I panicked hearing this news, the second time I said cmon you never have to suffer this mri again ! Second attempt after being in the mri machine for 20 seconds! I told them get me out get me out ! Please Now im having a 3rd mri with sedation dizepam 5mg for a whole spine mri im nervous again & anxious, Im just waiting for the appointment to come through il update again. The trick is to stay relaxed the machine isn't going to hurt you the work up is all in my mind. Fingers crossed I can do this 😊😊 😊

[@ryanch1259]

Did you go to this? Ask your reply

[@adav5533]

Does the Dr get the image result, or only the written results...if not, I will purchase the cd. $5

[@can2376]

You better get the cd, here radiologists usually write a report about your mri scan, also some radiologists even send voice messages with the images when he is examing the parts of your body , of course it would be super if your doctor is capable of reading mri scan too , this will give him the chance to check if the radiologist misses smt. Writing from Turkey btw , dont know how things work in your country.

[@busuyidoyin76]

I'm having mine soon....this video has helped calm my phobia

[@iiiq_katie5473]

Had mine Wednesday for my spine, had noise cancelling headphones which for me personally didn’t work, as I was nervous anyways so all my senses were almost amplified, the actual MRI itself wasn’t bad at all, it was just the noise for me personally that made me more anxious, mine only lasted 20 minutes, but I found closing my eyes and just focusing on keeping myself still and keeping my breathing under control helpful, they give you a buzzer also that you can push at anytime if you need a break

[@iiiq_katie5473]

Some places allow music to be played through MRI safe headphones they give but mine unfortunately didn’t have that so I did just have to listen to the noise

[@marleanamarlianamont5939]

DID THEY LOOK AT YOUR BRAIN TOO? im confused why this is called an MRI lambar spine if the lady in this video is looking at the brain on her screen. ​@iiiq_katie5473

[@marleanamarlianamont5939]

​@@iiiq_katie5473at 2 minutes 34 seconds

[@iiiq_katie5473]

@@marleanamarlianamont5939 nope, just my spine, lower back

[@TeeTee-dd8gi]

Ok this isnt as bad as I thought. I was thinking they close the two open ends lol. When I go in I will keep my eyes closed

[@NDD3MONEDITS]

My uncle had an mri for his leg in 2022.My uncle's bike fell into his leg and got stuck between the exhaust

[@joharolmendoza3069]

Mine just took 12 minutes today and I felt it was 2 hours that Cage I can't be so confined

[@hammer8982]

I’m asking for Xanax before taking mine , I have terrible anxiety, and Claustrophobia

[@Angela-uh1je]

Xanax won't cut it for me! I'm getting anesthesia because I panicked.

[@hammer8982]

@@Angela-uh1je lol

[@byamunguisaac8819]

I'm surching surpot I'm sick mild lumbar spondylosis

[@reneesebble-willis6759]

I think the leg propping affects the results. It's not a natural position you would lie/sleep in normally, it seems to be masking the problem area. I wanted the test to accurately locate & identify the source of all the pain. I was forced to still use one yesterday and I'm not happy about that. It should have been my choice. Yes, it would have been more painful for me but that's the entire point of the expensive MRI. No results yet but I'm very concerned. The nurse/tech also brought in my jacket with cellphone/ keys etc... I told her immediately to leave outside to the and she said "oh no, it's perfectly fine" which is completely opposite of the instructions I was previously given. I already want a do over at another facility but I'm sure the insurance won't approve a second one.

[@Plane_beaveryyz]

The leg pooping doesn’t affect anything. Mri can see so finely even stuff that occurred many many years ago . it shows everything regardless of position and a trained person can easily interpret it based on your positions

[@shirajai]

The wedge has nothing to do with masking the area, it’s to make you more comfortable during your exam which also keeps you still. The jacket was fine as long as it didn’t get too close to the bore “tube”.

[@jackiehumphery2445]

I pray to God that I never have to go in a close mri because I'm very Claustrophobic I won't last in there one minute lord Jesus. that poor girl I pray for her health

[@lauraboudreaux6581]

I had one scheduled a few weeks ago , but started freaking out so they took me back out immediately. I had to go to another hospital with an open MRI machine. Apparently I am claustrophobic and didn't know it. I couldn't wait to get out of the machine and was dizzy and sweating for a while after. This was one of the worst experience I've ever had .

[@fherrivera951]

I just had one today, worst experience ever! It was so noisy it gave me a headache all day long ☹️

[@commentquerty3092]

I hope you feel better and I pray to God you never get to have a brain MRI , that one is even worse; they make you wear a mask that makes you feel suffocated.

[@fherrivera951]

@@commentquerty3092 WOW, that's not good, thanks for the great vibes ✌️

[@fherrivera951]

✌️

[@moviesactionhd6903]

Today i had lumbar mri i was enjoying the sounds😂

[@williamgray5461]

@@moviesactionhd6903 for me I take a Ativan 1mg., it’s prescribed by your

[@Rokia2003]

It was super comfy for me I fell asleep

[@mariamarrone4921]

PARECE LA GUERRA DE LAS GALAXIAS !!!!

[@mbalosetembo8472]

I have done my MRI today, for the first time. I don't know the experience yet.

[@kbh95207]

Man all the MRI rooms in California are old and dingy, similarly with the machines. Similarly no option for music to mask the sound or fancy color lights.

[@hilaryfisher870]

I had a head scan, I am real claustrophobic they put a clamp on your head, I had to come out, then I had a mask over my eyes and this helped me tremendously, managed to have scan. Ask for blindfold.

[@leahzulu3153]

MRI though helpful honesty Ib fear them.I haven been in that machine thrice.

[@Trevdeclune]

If radiologists really believe gadolinium contrast in the body is safe. Send out the disclaimer documents along with the full name of the contrast weeks prior to the procedure, so patients can make an informed decision at their leisure, as opposed to 5 mins before the procedure. which is absolutely ridiculous. Im guessing most radiologists know of chelated gadolinium risks and would not have it injected in them selves.

[@casse1458]

I got no injection?

[@offline670]

Owl sobae proson mahseg

[@215RANDOM]

bill = $2500.00

[@CobraliciouZ]

i have one today wish me luck

[@archangel9187]

How long does it take.

[@dhruv1863]

30-40 mins

[@ryanch1259]

12min

[@ryanch1259]

@@dhruv1863not this answer

[@mumof5leeleex875]

Its me again , hi all well having full spine mri soon not loomjng forward to it again. Does anyone know if i can go in feet first they keep making me go in head first? Or is it because my mri is for spine so they cant let me go feet first, Or will going in head first make me panick more because my head will be out of the mri just abit not fully. 😊

[@Ard__926]

Is lie this can not diagnose the intravertebral disc injury

[@marleanamarlianamont5939]

If it's a mri lambar spine, why are you looking at the brain?

[@astriawitamivandhelikhan227]

Berisik amat ya

[@goldmanfish]

IT WAS MY WORST ENEMY

[@muhammadfarooq7666]

MRI lis spin kea hy plz information

[@ryanch1259]

Correct: MRI Ali’s spin kea by plz information

[@Abhisheksingh-if4it]

m.

[@Hera_Jane]

I will gonna undergoing MRI in 4 months... Finally after 7 years of extreme low back pain🥲

[@rumblersgear3369]

What did they find?

[@Hera_Jane]

@@rumblersgear3369 Nothing. I had to do it once again in September this year... Sigh... 1st time it was lumbar part of spine and they found nothing... Weeks later the doctor told me to do it again but for thoracolumbar part of spine...😮‍💨 I'm tired already enduring this much pain...

[@rumblersgear3369]

​@Hera_Jane if they haven't found anything and you are still in pain, tell them to xray your hips, and also order injections to the SI joints. The si joints can cause issues with the way they function (and this cannot be seen on xrays or mri scans so in appearance they will look normal but can give you absolute pain clear down your legs) a pain doctor can iniect lidocaine into them and if it's them, the pain will stop immediately. AND a cord compression in the neck can cause symptoms anywhere including lower back and legs. I was blessed with one back surgrry, a hip implant and looking at SI joint fusions. Fun!!

[@Hera_Jane]

@@rumblersgear3369 I could do nothing still gonna have to wait for my next scan upcoming this September... I think the previous one was miscanned causing no result appeared... Though the x-ray shows almost severe scoliosis... Let's just wait and see...😮‍💨

[@sadafshaukat8055]

I have lower back MRI in half an hour. Watching this to make sure my head doesnt go in the machine. It is scary 😨

[@bellarose6218]

Did your head go in too

[@sadafshaukat8055]

@@bellarose6218 yes