What happens during an MRI examination?

Getting an MRI can often create anxiety for some patients. Understanding what goes on in your exam can help. This video guides you step-by-step through a typical MRI scan, answering the most common questions MRI patients have.
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[@cjinasia9266]

I was warned about claustrophobia before my first scan. No worries, it is a wide open tube that you could get out of at any time. The noises are really loud and really weird but just know that it is only noise. MRIs and CRTs are not anything to worry about, just stay calm and relax. You are not trapped.

[@badger.phipps]

Thank you!

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

Today, I lasted 5 seconds before I was screaming, and I mean Screaming, to be removed from that God Damned Thing

[@yolandaadams2829]

I had it done and I was scared to death cause Im Scare of closed spaces specially that small of space. Well I was scared and panicky,came out screaming. Well IWas in a position that I was recomended for another I refuse it!!! Soo Scary!!!!’

[@misakiayuzawa1791]

@@pjimmbojimmbo1990 I just did my MRI for almost 2 hours today. I did the same. I was calm for some few minutes until my anxiety started to kick in. I really felt my blood rushed and my heart palpitated so fast. I couldn’t breathe until I made a signal that I couldn’t do it. Ufff that was so scary. The second try I just tried to calmed down myself. Thank God I finished those 2 agonizing hours.

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

@@misakiayuzawa1791 I was rebooked at a different Hospital where they had a Larger Machine, the extra 4 inches made it bearable, and I was in the damn thing less than 15 minutes. They don't make enough 'happy pills' for me to stay in any of them for 2 hrs

[@mimix2269]

I watched this video and read comments prior to my MRI scan and was a bit apprehensive after reading some experiences. I had the scan today and Honestly!! It was like being on a tanning bed! (I don’t use them anymore 😂) the noise wasn’t as loud as I’d expected, I was given noise cancelling headphones. Given a rubber ball thing to hold and press if I needed anything or to get out of the machine. I had a brain scan so had the coil over my face and then rolled into the machine. It’s quite roomy in there and as you should stay still anyway had no need for extra space. I was in my thoughts and closed my eyes the whole time. I Was singing a song in my head and there were some judders and d.d.d.d sounds.. but nothing alarming or uncomfortable at all. It was quite therapeutic to be honest! If you are worried don’t be. It really isn’t as bad as it’s made out to be and I wanted to ease somebody’s anxiety by coming back and leaving this comment. Good luck and don’t worry like I did. It took 20 minutes and before I knew it I was being rolled out and on my way home!

[@christinagreaves7932]

Thankyou

[@mimix2269]

@@christinagreaves7932 that’s kind of you. Thankyou! I didn’t mention that I’m 5ft3 and a size 12.. I’m not skinny and there was room. I won’t embarrass myself by telling you which songs I was singing to myself. Good luck if you are having a scan too! Relax, breath and sing x

[@christinagreaves7932]

@@mimix2269 had the scan , was easy !!!! 😊

[@mimix2269]

@@christinagreaves7932 told ya!!Hope you get good results! Take care! X

[@christinagreaves7932]

@@mimix2269 thankyou 😊

[@nursesherylltv3994]

I had 3x experienced for MRI exam.. i feel scared at first coz it’s close-type.. but i just closed my eyes and prayed during the procedure…💕💕

[@manuchanti6299]

Same situation and same reaction of mine

[@sweetymathews2742]

Mee too

[@AnamikaSingh-wv9iz]

Me too

[@Manuel-mv5vp]

Jaja yo trabajo para general eléctric healthcare y me hago 4 de esas diarias.

[@sharonloechel3191]

I do the same 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍

[@col.231]

Not knowing is the worst fear. Can I reassure you that the sound of the machine is not as loud as people suggested. Two. I closed my eyes and just listened to directions from the medical staff. I would never hesitate to have an MRI again. I cannot understand why people fear that miracle machine, it saved my life!

[@Asiandramas99]

I may be was in old machine .. The tube was just few inches away from my nose… The noise was also extremely loud… It almost gave me heart attack

[@Funhubble]

Oh i can tell you about my fear with this Horror Machines. You cannot understand if you have no klaustrophic problems!!

[@col.231]

@@Funhubble what a great name Funbubble! Your name gives me the impression that you have a sense of humour. So with that in mind spread a bit of happiness and not fear. Recipe for success MRI. Close your eyes, remain still and think happy thoughts and before you know it it's all over and you are proud of yourself AND you are doing all a favour. Ever had a baby

[@Funhubble]

@@col.231 that's true and my rational mind also knows that the heap of scrap doesn't do anything to you. As soon as I'm supposed to lie on it, my legs say run and don't stop

[@col.231]

@@Funhubble so maybe the staff should allow you to run but, what would that achieve? maybe you like the attention, just a thought!

[@ravenblack942]

Had it done today in a small machine for images of my eyes. The waiting to go into the scanner & the radiographer’s repeat questions increased my anxiety but I accept that prep & checks are v. important & necessary. - you don’t want any metal being moved by the magnets particularly if the metal is deliberately placed internally to aid a body function - The bed rose a few inches before going into the machine or at least it did for me. Not tall. The coil had been “locked“ into position over my face and the lower reaches of its frame brushed my clavicle which surprised me. I guess if I wanted I could have pulled the coil off but I want the doctors to see the images more than I wanted to panic and initially I was deeply panicked. Breathing rapidly and being fussy and contemplating a big I’m not doing it!! You need to be still throughout the imaging in a small space. Easily done without deep thought I’m a over-thinker 😊 but I forced myself to stop. The music helped if I focused & really listened but sometimes the machine was so loud the music couldn’t be heard. The longer I was inside the scanner the more confident I was they’d get the images required and these thoughts helped. I did relax eventually as my eyes needed to be closed throughout which encouraged relaxation. and stop me searching for danger. For me it was like being swaddled so the more I relaxed the easier it was to just submit. 20 mins in total - the hardest part was not knowing every single control freak detail of what was about to happen. I’m glad it was successfully completed.

[@TheBeksa63]

Totally me today! Hated it but wanted to get it done with 😢

[@norman157]

Had an MRI scan today. The noises aren't as loud as I feared, the headphones muffle the noises pretty good. When the same noise kept repeating for like 2 minutes, it was honestly kinda relaxing. The worst part was actually the silence between the next noise, since you didn't know what to expect. When the scan ended, I was still waiting for a new sound, not realizing I'm already done. I was actually excited for some new noises.

[@danielbabu5891]

Few hours back, I have completed my MRI for the first time of my life. Keeping yourself inside of tubular structure with sound surrounded is wired experience. Various sounds from different points is intresting one. Some time felt like head area was shooted by arrows of sound ray. Wondering about technicians who are working daily in these machines. Thank God for knowledge given to mankind to diagnose diseases.

[@clinicalluna]

and I was vibing with the rythm

[@mary.kureru]

@@clinicalluna i wish I’ll too tomorrow!

[@clinicalluna]

@@mary.kureru nice good luck, nothing to worry about

[@mary.kureru]

@@clinicalluna well I’ll be receiving a dose of a liquid metal in my veins for a contrast.. I’m worried because I looked up the side effects x.x

[@Chandrika-Moon]

@@mary.kureru So how did it go? 😁

[@lunedog794]

I’ve just been for a prostate MRI in the U.K. It wasn’t too bad. The machine was quite wide, but the radiologist did say that other machines he uses are smaller. There’s not much room above though, but the machine doesn’t have a back to it, so you can see the actual ceiling if you look up and back a bit. So I didn’t feel particularly claustrophobic. I was given ear plugs and headphones. They played music but it was very low and broke up a few times, so it would’ve been better without. The noises are a little strange - it sounds like a spaceship is about to explode in a sci-fi film or something. But all in all the experience was okay and nothing to worry about.

[@isabelleflavin284]

i had my first ever mri yesterday, i was absolutely petrified , i reccomend you take something to ease the anxiety if you can, and to wear a blind fold which i did so i don’t see how tight it is inside, it was way easier then i thought .. you can do it!

[@ZubairLashari076]

support me plzzz🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@21cuma]

1:10 I had my first MRI today. It was very stressful since I suffer of anxiety. I felt that it took too long. I could do it because I closed my eyes before entering to the tunnel. I didn’t open my eyes for any second, and I’ve tried to imagine myself in an open and beautiful beach. To the second MRI I asked they give me something to cover my eyes because even though I had my eyes closed I could feel too much light over me. The paper they gave me helped to diffuse the light over my eyes. After the two scans I barely could stand, that was an indication that it was too long, almost an hour, but I did it, hopefully it helps someone this information

[@inproper3952]

I have had several MRI’s in my life, my advice is keep your eyes closed and you’ll get thru it fine. Even though the MRI machine is a big donut it can feel very claustrophobic when your inside. Also you can ask for a sedative from your dr to take before exam that will help relax you. You’ll do fine trust me!

[@starbeauty672]

I get sedated for all my MRI so I have no memory of being inside the machine.

[@inproper3952]

@@starbeauty672 I have used sedatives too, but my advice is still close your eyes thru the procedure it really helps!

[@tommac21]

Ive had a lot myself. I sleep like a baby

[@ZubairLashari076]

support me plz.🙏🏻

[@yurirodriguez656]

Thank you I needed to hear this ! I have MRI scheduled for tomorrow morning .

[@Swastee25]

I just got an MRI yesterday morning A day before i prayed a lot I must tell i was very scared because of my phobi of small place so i just closed my eyes and waited for 25 minutes The result was slip disc I am in a grear pain actually Hope to recover soon The treatment will begin this coming weej From Mauritius

[@mousemouse89]

Me too :(... very painful slipped disc. I wish u recovery... wish both of us

[@Ayan78733]

InshAllah Ap kya diet ly rhy aur kya doc ny apko ahtayt btaye hy...meri b back bone mean gape hy

[@humayrashirin]

Are you okay now?

[@Intruder2343]

Are you better now?

[@nancystarks2099]

I have had more MRIs of my brain than I count. These were done for the diagnosis and monitoring of my MS. I usually sleep through them in spite of the loud noise. This enables me to lie still during the exam. There have been times that I could not sleep during the exam so I pretend that I am on a battlefield as a soldier during one of the world wars. The noise of the machine seems to match this scenario very well. Try this when you get an MRI done. This should keep your mind off any discomfort you may have during the exam.

[@AdelaTomankova]

The battlefield tip is honestly a great tip, gives you something to focus on

[@Enjoythelife..]

I just got out of there, it was a unique experience and I have a phobia of narrow areas, but I tried to imagine many things, then those sounds started as if you were fighting, then I started to imagine that I was in a war with a Kalashnikov, then I started praying, thank God I finished.

[@undeuxtrois123]

I got poisoned by the contratse agent which contains a toxic heavy metal for the M.R.I. Please refuse to receive this metal in your body. Click on my profile I posted the link to the website with more information on the dangers of it to spread awareness.

[@wtiy]

and did u die on the battlefield?

[@clinicalluna]

i was vibing with the sounds 💀💀

[@RamenLlama]

I have my first MRI scan today. I'm nervous but reckon it'll be fine. I'm a sound designer and very excited to hear all the noises the machine makes. I'll check back in after it's done.

[@RamenLlama]

Home now. I had to drink the 2L diarrhoea liquid, which was about as much fun as it sounds. Cannula weren't too bad either - I'm used to these now after the year I've had. I told my lot of doctors about how I'm excited to hear the noises, and so when they offered me headphones they said they wouldn't play music so I could hear it all better. The noises were damn cool! Shitting meself and vomiting in hospital were not, though. But all normal reactions. At least I know it's almost all out of me system lol

[@yurirodriguez656]

Why did you get sick ?

[@pinksandvibes3049]

@@yurirodriguez656 i think the contrast they injected in the vein?

[@Decentralized_Maze]

I always wondered about this and without searching for it, it was suggested while in the medical robot topic. Glad it came up! Excellent video indeed!! 👍

[@AnnoyedDriftwood-ro8yz]

I thought atavan would be administered. Dr. Never got back to me.

[@borleyboo5613]

I have an MRI scan later this afternoon. I am a little apprehensive but this video and the comments have eased things a bit. I am now more curious than scared.

[@User_unkown11]

My experience in MRI was anxiety, anxiety and anxiety.

[@elizabethwilk9615]

Yes

[@FunnyMemo]

That is what i am afraid of. I am very claustrophobic and have high anxiety

[@cw7911]

Ive just had a head MRI. I suffer with claustrophobia and was very worried beforehand. I read lots of others' experiences the night before and built a fear, but I want to reassure everyone going for a head scan that it was honestly fine. Best piece of advice when you book is to ask for a wide bore scanner. It's bigger so not close to your face. They did put a frame over my head to keep it still but it wasnt enclosed and they positoned a mirror on the top so if you open your eyes you can see that your legs are outside the scanner and you can see the Technician. Mine was only 15 mins and it did go quickly. The sounds are just like being in a rave really, fast beats which speed up. When i closed my eyes i pretended I was just lying on the beach listening to dance music. I thought i would have a panic attack but i was actually very calm because zi could see out. Honestly if I can do it anyone can. It's fine! Good luck

[@laurajones4457]

Had my MRI today, definitely isn’t a comfortable experience. Loud and 20mins ends up feeling much longer. My advice is to keep your eyes closed. Also the face mask I had on had on has the little strip of metal across the nose, so she asked me to take it off and gave me another one without it. Just interesting because I wouldn’t of thought of that little piece of metal!

[@damberbhattarai2288]

Oooo

[@rosemarieconstantin3411]

I was dreading mine because I hate them. The tech asked me if I wanted music and I said yes so he asked what I wanted to hear and I replied Dean Martin. That’s Amore

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

@@rosemarieconstantin3411 I asked for what I consider relaxing music, Judas Priest, Motley Crue, Guns and Roses, but they didn't have that.

[@frankc2388]

Just curious, did you feel warm during your MRI? Like you were heating up? I'll be having my MRI soon, just looking into the risks

[@laurajones4457]

@@frankc2388 no you don’t feel warm. Just feel normal temp really. It’s not all that bad. Just keep your eyes closed. 👍

[@emosimi64]

I had an MRI recently , my only advise is close your eyes and thing about other things. It's not easy . you may feel like you're going early to grave but take your courage it may only last for 30 minutes.

[@haseenasalim8141]

i too felt the same. Going to grave !!!!

[@portiamothupi6894]

I tried today,I panicked It was bad. They had to schedule another day

[@fetsluck3596]

@@portiamothupi6894 did you do it yet? i also panicked when i went for my mri just a week ago and they had to reschedule for another day

[@incognitooooooooooooo123spy]

just had mine i was so scared at first bc it felt so suffocating but after some comforting it was all good

[@mayahabelman9866]

if your a really jumpy person they aren't the best, i jump every time a new sound come on because it's so sudden. 😂

[@DannyBoy3507]

I watched a tonne of KZbin videos on MRI scans to get me prepared as i was anxious about it and that made me more anxious Lol But it really wasn’t that bad i found it quite cool hearing all the different sounds the machine makes kicking back listening to music on the headphones 🤣

[@tillanienaber3081]

40 minutes of LOUD noise. Had one recently! Question. Medical science is so advanced why can the noise level not be reduced/controlled/done away with?

[@imeakdo7]

Physics. Lorentz forces force the machine to physically vibrate which makes noises. I don't know why sound insulation isn't used.

[@chaos.2.2]

It is 20 minutes

[@patricebradley9547]

My main problem was the technician forgot to tell me the credit cards in my jean’s pocket could be compromised. Yup! They were rendered useless. Otherwise it’s a great tool to check your health. Turned out my brain wasn’t damaged and I was grateful to know that. God bless all of you and may you get the same results but remember to empty your pockets even if they forget to tell you. 😊

[@sinnbadd278]

They let you wear jeans in the MRI?

[@AhmedAbdelsalam12]

@@sinnbadd278 If you're doing Brain exam it's not necessary to have your jeans removed as the metal parts in pants are far enough from the scanning area & won't cause image distortion

[@ZubairLashari076]

support me plz

[@FunnyMemo]

Good to know

[@viviennekarisson6078]

I’m having my first mri tomorrow A bit scared so I’ve booked to see my doctor for a sedative to help 🙏 I have watched so many videos I guess I just want to ensure no matter what that I don’t panic while in there as I just want this scan completed

[@1DeltaT]

What a treat... I had "non open" MRI's in a tight tube and imagined what a retired soldier in their with ptsd would experience, or a brave kiddo suffering cancer ... my time in was small potatoes from that thought... got my mind off myself that way - just a suggestion... also meditation on a Higher Power is a great calming "connection." Just a suggestion...😉

[@neerendrasingh6097]

Excellent interesting always to know more about MRI.

[@chickey333]

I just kept imagining my two year old grandson laying next to me taking his nap during my exam and I got through it just fine. That kid could sleep right through a train wreck.

[@zaraboz999]

I developed claustrophobia of really tight places after I had my 2nd MRI where I panicked 40 mins into it. I still have flashbacks about the incident. Not fun. See my update in the replies below, maybe it can help someone.

[@mazambeliqbal3487]

but when I first went I thought it was tight before me trying it I was looking through the window I was in the sitting area and i did walked away then because it looks scary, Then l have to take another appointment then I done it first time that was 4 to 5 year ago and I thought to myself it was a bit ok and I went for my 2nd mri scan today 23 may 2022 and I was still a little bit nervous 😁😁 then when I went in I was ok 😏😏

[@dannydorko7075]

did you go in head first?

[@zaraboz999]

@@dannydorko7075 yes, it was a brain and neck MRI, so my head goes in first and stays in, then a tight cage is put on top of the head and on the sides, so my head doesn't move at all.

[@zaraboz999]

A quick update. I had my 3rd MRI done this week and I've had anxiety for weeks knowing I have to do this again. Did a lot of reading and watched many videos on how to cope with MRI claustrophobia and nothing really helped. I took an oral sedative before the MRI and even that didn't help me relax. As soon as I went in, I panicked and told the tech to pull me out. It's the coil cage that they put over my head that scares me. We chatted for a bit then he suggested we use the mirror attachment that lets you see your feet and the rest of the room, including the control room and the Tech in my case. That was the answer for me, I went in and I had zero fear because I can see the room using the mirror. He said some people don't like the mirror, but in my case, it was the solution. You can bring someone with you and you can see them through the mirror. Also, with the new machines, it took only 20 mins instead of 45 mins on older machines. Good luck everyone.

[@khadija3777]

@@zaraboz999 sounds awful

[@SweetDreams-ks6ny]

Mcm tau² jer aku nak tau benda MRI ni. Belum search lagi, tiba² lalu kat feed... Subhanallah..

[@markhardcastle9820]

Feel for those of you that have claustrophobia. However you do receive a panic button and headphones dull the sound, both of which may help. It’s not a fun hour in their and half way though they attached a cannula and added dye before doing it all again. However, the outcome may enable you to stay alive, or at least help you know how long you have so you can get on with fulfilling your bucket list. As I write, it’s 7-10 days for the outcome and I’m hoping beyond all hope it is the former rather than latter. Good luck to anyone else in the same boat.

[@mazwide9400]

I'm doing my second on ,for my liver disease! It's so uncomfortable, the technician told me,some people opt out within seconds there! This thing It's very uncomfortable.

[@mattk5020]

@Mark Hardcastle, How did your results go?

[@BEstudent]

Totally agree! The machine is designed to help you. As long as you keep that in mind, it will be a lot easier. Unfortunately for me the scary part was not getting the scan done but the results that came from it. I have got a brain tumor for which I will receive surgery and perhaps chemo/radiation therapy. For now the tumor is malignant but not very agressive, so "good" news so far. I think I will get into this machine alot more in the future. 😉 But again, the machine is an asset and not a liability. Close your eyes and relax and the scan is done before you know it.

[@sophiemichelle3688]

I had claustrophobia. I had a moment of anxiety and freaked out but mentally got myself over it. My arms were pinned to my side to it was like I couldn’t escape.

[@humayrashirin]

​@@BEstudentare you okay now?

[@fearisaliar3]

Thank you going to need this for tomorrow! 🙏

[@tommac21]

These are great. Ive never slept better. And Ive had quite a few. I never had to get changed. The only ones I dont like are the contrast ones. Metallic taste doesn't go away right away. Play some good music and out like a light.

[@elyasnoormohamed708]

M a s h a l l a h , very brief but packed with proper practical knowledge . May a l l a h swa bless you

[@MARSVOLTALUVR]

Thank you! This video was so helpful!

[@ecuteacher5702]

Just had my first one today. It was two back to back. I did fine. The changes of noises was weird but Im glad its done and I can see whats next for me.

[@mumof5leeleex875]

UPDATE I Cryed in the scanner, has I didnt realise it was going to move up thats when I started to panick abit. I felt like I was going to be crushed. I wish they had told me that while taking the images the scanner would move me up. Has I entered the hospital I saw the scanner and it was a Siemens brand. Like in this video, It moved up about twice. And was going to press panick button twice. Before that the lady spoke to me and asked me if im okay, has she knows im anxious and very claustrophobic. I said im scared. then she said dont worry you will be in scanner for ten mins but il try make it 8mins. But the staff told me dont look down and tilt my head and look the other end. Which helped alot has I could see the opening, I DID IT. Just waiting for my results now. I think if I would have looked down and saw that I was fully in the scanner enclosed and trapped from one end. I would have freaked out again like last time. Just glad I did it now

[@meelauramee]

Such a good video 👌

[@Elkdog]

I had an MRI a few months ago, I was already disoriented before it began. I remember them asking me what type of music I wanted to listen to and I don't remember answering and I was listening to a very fuzzy led zepplin and other classic rock and lots of very loud sounds. For some reason I was seeing my feet while I was looking up (I think?) I think there was a mirror or something. Felt like it went on forever. I believe they injected me too at some point. One of my results said "with contrast"

[@lillebrorsanvincent2017]

I did an mri recently. It’s not bad! I asked for radio in the headphones but they forgot. I got a mirror so I always looked at my eyes which is better than staring into the white wall. The noises were in my opinion not so terrible, sounded like a drill/modem, just without the white noise. I got a bit sleepy aswell!

[@liamichael7673]

I have trouble having them. I get really bad claustrophobia and many times I get myself out and leave. Now I am having to ask my doctor to arrange some kind of sedation otherwise I cannot have them anymore, even though I had a brain tumor removed 8 weeks ago.😢

[@kitt2000car]

Had this done last week. Checking for prostate cancer. I think I may have been sedated. I have a host of health problems. Including very high blood pressure. When the scan was finished I could not get off the table without help. Sat in a chair and was really tired. My whole body felt heavy.

[@Agnethatheredhairkid]

I came to this video already knowing what to expect since I have had such scans. I had no problem with it.

[@obscurelyvague]

I have been a "Lab rat" in research studies that require MRIs . That is that I am not being treated or evaluated for any condition but researchers are testing the MRI and/or other processes on me. I have found that MRI gurneys are not designed for comfort not as much as they should be. Being in an MRI machine is pure torture. It is not the machine itself but the gurney you have to lie on. The gurneys on the machines are made of hard material and furthermore, the head rest is designed in the most un-ergonomic way considering it is meant to rest your head on. It seems that engineers and designers just do not consider the fact that the back of the human head is shaped in a way so that the "occipital bun" area protrudes fairly similar to one end of a football and it means that the rest of the weight of the head will apply a lot of pressure on that protruding area and if you have to lie perfectly still and not move the "occipital bun" area will hurt like mad after as little as a few minutes and sometimes you have to lie on a MRI gurney for hours. The head rest should be designed so that the back of neck is supported or the neck , while a person is lying down, will be affected by gravity and thus create more of a downward pull on the entire head that is felt on the "occipital" bun protrusion. The head rest of a MRI machine should be designed so that the "occipital bun" area does not touch the head rest at all. The person's head should be tilted with the back of the neck supported so that the back of the head does not rest on any part of the gurney. This would be a better design I believe and I have written to the companies that design MRI gurneys. Maybe some MRI gurney designer will see this. But overall a better idea is to have stand-up MRI machines ( in which you actually sit up rather than lie down for the procedure) in which a person does not have to lie down unless absolutely necessary for the MRI. These kinds of MRIs exist but from what I have observed they are rarely in hospitals or research facilities that use MRIs. They are only in certain "MRI" radiology businesses. In fact I have never seen a "stand up" ("sit down") MRI in any medical facility. Of course it would be very expensive to replace the older MRI machines with newer ones in which people can sit up while getting an MRI done.

[@ventibreeze6648]

Absoloutely agree, people talk about the claustrophobic nature of this exam but to me the worst part is having to stay stick still, at the end of the exam my neck hurt and my shoulders were stiff.

[@judithcohen5234]

I whole-heartedly agree with you! I HATE laying on my back for long periods of time

[@lm6817]

Well, sleep flat on the floor with a couple of bricks for a pillow for an entire week before the exam. The exam should go easy then

[@khadija3777]

@@ventibreeze6648 same… I had an mri in an upright scanner two days ago and I was so worried my breathing was making me move too much so I was holding myself so tight that my neck became stiff by end of it

[@frankc2388]

Just curious, did you feel warm during your MRI? Like you were heating up? I'll be having my MRI soon, just looking into the risks

[@Studytobegenius]

Thank you

[@user-so7hx9rx5q]

A titanium fuzzer was inserted in my cervical part in a Surgery for treatment of spondolisis.Will it affect if I'm rquired to undergo MRI?

[@IVORY123100]

I get an MRI tomorrow . My first one , They had me laying on my stomach with my hand extended . I was in agony . They were looking for the destruction of melanoma on my thumb . I was in excruciating pain , Shortly after that , I had MRI brain scan where the cancer was found in my brain "Stage 4 " .. Every 3 months I had a scan.. I have seen scanners that offer mirrors so you can watch TV or headphones for music . I guess I get the one that was built in 1912 by The Wright Brothers ,. Belts and pulleys , a coal hopper for fuel and the bed is from Transylvania ,.. I don't get scared , but time does pass slow in that tube . All those noises make it sound like it is malfunctioning and ready to spin apart . I just imagine all the protons in my brain being flipped around . Wondering if the tech is playing Candy Crush behind the screen or went to lunch .

[@oceanworld1383]

I also laid on my stomach and extended my right hand ✋ they scanning my finger...the sounds are very loud 📢 they gave me headphone 🎧 but it was not like this it was wireless that reduce some sound ....some sounds are like machine gun 🔫 I laughed a little bit but sometimes sound feel very bad I closed my eye then open then thinking when it will complete after some time I wanted to move hand and head it feel little pain but I dont move...they didnt give any panic button,didnt give clothes to change..... From India

[@snkhazii6664]

Scary scan ever 🥺🙏🤲 may Allah protect all of us Aameen

[@jounithakapciak123]

Amen

[@Brand-pn5yz]

My mri test: The 1st part was that they put iv in my arm and causes metalic taste in my mouth and didnt change anything. During the test, my back, buttocks and neck hurts during the test. I was in alot of pain wanting to get up. 2nd part, they put contrast in my arm, and it made me cough, gag and retch a few times. Idk if it was normal or not. Anyways it was almost done. Tips: if your bored while the exam is going, look at the ceiling with your eyes to see if theirs any lines. The lines are colored black to me. And if you look closely, its moving back and forth. Meaning the machine is moving back and forth. So if you see the line moving up, your moving down. Line moving down means your moving up. You can look at the lines for fun if your bored. Just use your eyes though not your head. Think of anything that will put your mind out of the exam and into something fun in your mind. Its hard if your in a lot of pain but yeah. If you need to urinate, put the watery or running waters out of your head. And instead not think about it but think about the exam or the fun things in your mind. Final note: its a very easy test. You just need to lie completely still and the test is very long. So you have to wait. I moved a little because i was in pain.

[@sav2823]

The only thing I'm worried about is the IV. I hate anything that is stabbed and injecting things into me or taking blood. The contrast sounds awful, I have 0 idea if I'm supposed to have it or not. I'm going in for cardiac stuff...idk if that requires it. Overall I wasn't worried at all until the IV was brought up

[@Brand-pn5yz]

@@sav2823 the stuff was so fucking strong that i ended up coughing, gagging and retching alot. But yeah like i said, it was very painful to my back parts so yeah.

[@BeautyforAshes428]

@@sav2823 I had one done with the contrast and I barely felt the needle going in. No side effects other than a mild metallic taste that only lasted a few seconds. I kept reading all these awful experiences that people had and was completely freaked out going in but it was really simple. Don’t stress too much. Most likely it will be completely fine.

[@sav2823]

@@BeautyforAshes428 I had it about a week ago, they were really accomodating and let me lie down on the machine instead of sitting in that awful chair, gave me a numbing spray, made sure my legs were slightly raided in case I passed out. I don't like the thought of some dye going into my veins and organs but all I felt afterwards was dizzy and tired and that was just from the machine itself. Definitely not as bad as I thought, I didn't even taste or smell jt

[@BeautyforAshes428]

@@sav2823 That’s awesome that they were so accommodating. They didn’t even ask me what I wanted lol but I was already laying down and couldn’t see anything because I had the cage thing over my head. That was helpful since I didn’t actually see any needles or anything.

[@Rain-Dirt]

A good video but.. Where I come from the standard procedure is to remove all but underwear (bra is removed!) to minimize risk of (ferromagnetic) metal. That includes hairties. A Surgical garment is given or if necessary a bathrobe if a blanket doesn't do the trick. On top of that we ask to also check for other metals like removable teeth, jewelry, hairpins/-bands and piercings. (not only for safety, but also image quality reasons) Before an exam starts the patient needs to fill in a form which gives us more info, like pacemakers, recent/old surgeries (metal pins, stents, implants, mechanical heart valves, etc), metalworker or not, tattoos (some old inks contain metal), etc... If everything is checked, only then the patient can be allowed to get the exam and enter the MRI room (concerning metals). Ps.: There are ofcourse also other things that are being checked for f.e. contrast administering reasons if contrast would be necessary.

[@Su-ks1qb]

So I was terrified for 3 months to have an MRI on my leg. I went into their largest bore for the claustrophobic people like me lol it’s a slightly larger opening. It was literally so much better than I imagined!! Don’t be scared. Also it wasn’t loud at all with the ear plugs. My head was just out of the machine but I think even if I was inside, I would have been just fine. Just book the wider machine if they have one. Also I thought ahead and dressed without metal And they let me keep my clothes on and just had to put a gown over it. Good luck to anyone who has an MRI coming up! It’s really not that bad!!! I have had worse tests!!

[@clintdaniel9260]

be scared

[@amythomas1124]

I’ve had three MRI’s. Once before my lumbar spinal fusion surgery, and it was a closed MRI. They put a washcloth over my eyes, and hearing protection in my ears. Second was an open MRI, before my lumbar Lamenectomy surgery. Third MRI was open also, and I had head phones where my choice of music was playing. I also had same before the Lamenectomy procedure. I’d already had a hip replacement by the third MRI. I have had several CT scans over the past 20 years. Didn’t have to have an MRI before my 12 hour scoliosis spinal fusion surgery. Just a CT scan. Only thing I had trouble with the MRI’s, is the longest was one hour, and my back hurt so bad, I was about in tears.

[@ZubairLashari076]

support me plzz🙏🏻

[@amoonakooky3437]

My sis has some thing R u ok now Wat did you do after mri We're the painkillers working? My sis inflammatory painkillers nothing work her leg feels numb calves

[@amythomas1124]

@@amoonakooky3437 I’m doing great! My third back surgery was the longest at 12 hours. I have no pain whatsoever, and I can walk, sit, stand now without a walker or cane!

[@amoonakooky3437]

@@amythomas1124 God bless you 🙏

[@josephscalisi9901]

Can you eat breakfast before MRI

[@hannahgadlage]

It was so good to hear the noises !

[@benfine2328]

Hi baby Am Ben easygoing person I like good and do good I like friends that have understanding and fun to be with I love arts, museum and music l lunch luxury every Eve I compose poem and scripts am a civil engineer and a contractor I work for company and I work in Asia,africa,and Europe I need a woman who understands What love is all about, to be my own I saw your picture and I am impressed you're beautiful and baby you shines like a diamond springs In Sky nicely like flowers in the garden of Eden's I close my eyes all I is you at first sight I felt the energy of Sun rays angel'wings written love on it I love you so much baby I want a wonderful woman will love me and know who I am and be mine forever i hope You will reply soonest thanks.

[@justinaaghayere4086]

The noise was not really bad 😂😂😂

[@dafyddthomas7299]

Excellent documentary / video indeed

[@Brock-Lesnar-WWE]

I've done this 5 times already. It feels like you're in a coffin... I always think the machine will break and il be stuck in there alive like being buried alive in a coffin

[@Tommytoolsqueezer]

Just give the machine the F5 mate..

[@izahlavana]

Thank you for sharing ☺️🙏🥰

[@jerryodom7358]

This must be what the wealthy experience….My full body MRI experience did not include leg cushions, headphones, head cover…I had ear plugs, and the table raised up until the very top interior of the tunnel touched my nose and then it let me down until the fine hairs on my nose wasn’t touching anymore..I had to ride the whole duration in a severely claustrophobic nearness to the very top of the tunnel…afterwards I said I’d never do that again…

[@Kittykatt96]

Omg yes! Mine was not this nice either. I had earplugs and was quite uncomfortable. They didn't really walk me through what was goin to happen or when it was starting so I didn't fix my hair and it was bothering me the whole time. I was too scared to move and fix it. My hands and arms tingled as well. It felt similar to when your arm falls asleep and is waking back up.

[@la9863]

Hey! Yes, I didn’t get the headphones either. Have either of you experienced ringing in your ears?

[@la9863]

@@Kittykatt96do you have ringing in your ears? Please help.

[@ndimamsuya9709]

Uuh.. what experience... I had it today at KCMC hospital in Tanzania... In the beginning I felt like moving out of the machine..but I decided to dance in mind with the sound of the machine until it was done...

[@yasheditz3629]

It make very much pain in my lege and my mri examination was 2 hours it was very paiful to not

[@tariqayubkhan2361]

Marvelous!

[@tighnar1]

i did his today and it was so fun, i have done it one time before but it was a 5 min test to try if i should remove my brackets or not, ofc i had to, so today i got there and did the 40 minutes, it was so fun and relaxing i literally slept 😪😪😪😪

[@dorindatodd123]

I won't ever allow an MRI unless I'm under general anesthesia. I know alot about the MRI scanner my father's best friend at school Sir Peter Mansfield was the main co inventor of the MRI scanner and he nit only was knighted for it but also he got the noble piece prize. He died a few years ago but the Sir Peter Mansfield unit is still working on the MRI scanner at Nottingham university. He was the first person to have an abdominal scan before the case and MRI we know today. This had to be completed as the way we know it now as the USA wanted it urgently

[@patrickpowers5995]

He was awarded the 2003 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine,

[@patruddick1946]

how long after an mri do you get the results

[@obeawoman]

I made the mistake of closing my eyes from start to finish & had a claustrophobic panic a couple of times (internally) it wasn’t until the end that I saw the top end where your head is was open. Had I seen this in the beginning I would have been a lot calmer.

[@hyakkimaru027]

The MRI machine which i took produced a lot of sound. And i kinda feel suffocating inside. I also had a creatinine shot before it and it began to be very painful. I was so tried and restless inside. It was the worst 1hr in my life

[@sandyb2391]

how long does it take for test results. my sister is going today

[@mosbahfarah7342]

thank you ❤

[@kimjongsplooge]

Have an MRI of my hip tomorrow, wish me luck 🙏

[@celticcon92]

Within the next few months I will be going for an MRI. While most of the comments here are relieving, I believe offering twilight medication as an amenity to an MRI scan should be par for the course.

[@lindalanford1821]

Question: does the machine only start after you get in it? I saw a video of someone sitting next to the machine talking while it was running and I’ve never had it run until I was completely in, and they stopped machine before I was removed.

[@evryon1810]

Had one of those needle in a vein for like later use and when they got around to that it hurt like hell lol, whole burning and stiffening sensation around my elbow and i had marks for months but that aside it was really cool and would do it again

[@vernonson66]

I just had my 2nd brain mri yesterday. I had my first one back in 2020. The one I had yesterday was with the contrast and was maybe 10 minutes longer. Yesterday I wore a sleeping mask and that really made a lot of difference. Both times the mri went fine but I can definitely understand the issue of claustrophobia for many patients. I luckily didn't have that because I kept my eyes closed each time but it was harder to keep them closed the first time without the sleeping mask over the eyes. The only thing is that neither mri scan showed anything of major issues in my brain and I have been suffering from un balanced issues from vertigo in the past. I doubt any of my doctors will schedule any more brain mri. Yes they are loud but ear plugs definitely help with the noise.

[@okabc-ho9xw]

are you vaccinated? that may cause vertigo

[@vernonson66]

@@okabc-ho9xw I am vaccinated but I had my first vertigo episode back in the 2000's but I can't remember the exact year. So while being vaccinated might be a cause, that isn't the case for me. I don't really have any vertigo episodes now but I do have feelings of being off balance in my head and I'm now finding out that mri will not detect the cause of that.

[@okabc-ho9xw]

@@vernonson66 ah i see. that's probably not it. have you done any blood tests? i'm having some "hidden" health issues too (has to do with my nerves and what else is going on in my brain) and had my first mri yesterday. hence why i read this comment. and thank you for it, because i was very anxious so this helped. let me know if they find something if you want.

[@Ngaihtemuan354]

Even if the sound of an automobile can be reduced through silencer can't the MRI machine sound be reduced which was really very alarming.

[@cm1663]

I'm anxious watching it 😨

[@col.231]

If we are lucky enough to be offered this, This offer is few and far between unless you go private. All the best from a happy recipient.

[@happyfamilyvlog5852]

I just to do it today in hong kong..I'm very afraid but finally I pass...I have suffering back pain..hope get better immediately ❤

[@kengkengkhey1429]

Thanks for ypur informative video God bless

[@khalidhamid7107]

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[@khalidhamid7107]

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[@adrianmurerwa6093]

I have hip pains and all along my left side of the body and especially lower back, numbness in back of my head...I think I need to be scanned.I don't know the best hospital in Kenya to handle this.

[@Tommytoolsqueezer]

The wide bore ones look way better. More room inside. I have to get a MRI on the brain in a weeks time and they said it’s wide bore

[@elizabethcox7650]

I've had 5 MRIs mine was nothing like in the video. My MRIs focused on my spine area only. Results I had 5 spine surgeries in 7years. Hopefully no more.

[@martinromero8594]

I’m super claustrophobic :(, is it bad ?

[@shakejackson7513]

Hope your'e doing fine

[@pinkyrenard3737]

Feeling paranoid when I was inside huh. 20 minutes is like 1 hr and also the noise. I felt nervous.

[@donnettwallen8797]

Wow I did a MRI 2 weeks ago I hope I don't have to do another one. It wasn't a nice feeling in that thing.

[@aneesakhan9978]

agree i had 1 few weeks bk and hated it

[@claireanire6831]

Can you get an MRI with tattoo or period? I'm having my schedule next month

[@ashikaganga3533]

Thanks

[@alemon22]

REALLY NICE VIDEO AND THANK U!!! I'LL HAVE PELVIC MRI AND I WONDER THE NOISE HOW LOUD IS IT? IT SCARES U OR U JUST CAN HEAR IT NORMAL EVEN IF U HAVE THE HEADPHONES? ALSO CAN U TELL ME IF I HAVE A TOOTH ... CAN AFFECT THE RADIOTION EVEN IF IS PELVIC MRI? HOW URGE I CAN FEEL LIKE GOING TO LOO I GOT PAIN IN MY BLADDER WHEN I DONE ULTRA SOUND SCAN I HAD BIG PAIN, IS THE SAME PAIN? MANY THANKS I'LL REALLY APPRECIATE FOR THE REPLY!

[@SiemensHealthineers]

Hi alemon22, you will still hear the noise even though you are wearing the headphones. Whether it scares you or not depends on the personal individual. You could take some additional in-ear protection (e.g. Ohropax) to reduce the noise even further. Could you please elaborate on your question with the tooth? We didn't quite understand what you meant. Thank you. Your Siemens Healthineers Social Media Team

[@merlenehendry-silver7741]

They play music where I go.

[@dr.salmanabdullah]

Clear Voice...

[@sweetsopcomedy1458]

So true

[@MRIPETCTSupportEngineer]

Siemens makes a great MRI

[@kjohnson8081]

I had to stop mine a week ago..mask and in a closed MRI was way to much for me

[@zelleh8847]

Ask your doctor for a sedative (Calming) pill 1 hour and a half before you undergo the scan and try to inhale 4 deep breaths , pause 4 seconds , then exhale 4 slow breaths ( It is a Yoga technic ) . Take a towel with you and put it on your eyes . Remember that more than half of the people have a problem with MRI and small tight places , you are not the only one with this fear . You can do it ! I have been there and I was completely terrified the first time . Go for it ! ❤️

[@zelleh8847]

Oh and have someone to drive you forth and back while you are still a bit sedated . Do not drive yourself.

[@tanya4534]

Me too. And no sedative will help me either, more like anesthesia.

[@zelleh8847]

And they will give you a button to push and stop the procedure !

[@randykelly5899]

Nope has to be open one

[@blackgirlsrock264]

How long is a standard exam?

[@rejuvtv5913]

Now it's my schedule of MRI....I don't know what happen....I have a problem of my left knee...inshallah no operation needed

[@ademonchild]

i just had an mri done a couple days ago. at first i was really scared what was gonna happen but the doctors allowed me to watch a movie or a show while it was going on, and i wore earplugs, and headphones while watching to block out the noise.

[@fetsluck3596]

did you have a knee mri?

[@ademonchild]

@@fetsluck3596 nah i had a brain mri

[@buttonmushroomsspawn3108]

Any Suggestions brain growth

[@akashsansare4332]

I have 3years experience in mri exam please have any requirement in out of country please inform me

[@HJC1950]

Feet first for a pelvic MRI? I have one scheduled in a couple of weeks.

[@PallasAthene12]

Probably. I had one recently for lumbar spine and it was feet first. My head was still outside the machine.

[@sameerhameed3843]

I had today for a cervical. In Pakistan they dont give headphones or support equipment to reach out to nurse. Quiet scary.

[@mumof5leeleex875]

My second attempt on wedsnesday, im worried i will freak out again. But they said rebooked bigger scanner now. First 1 didnt go in tunnel I panicked just of the thought of going in. I feel really lame that I cried last time

[@AnnoyedDriftwood-ro8yz]

My Dr never called back about sedative. I am claustrophobic.

[@bekind3050]

I watched this video the day before my MRI, I thought I was fine until I had a panic attack (while inside the machine). I had to take Valium to finish my MRI.

[@carolrender8260]

I chickened out. I just couldn't go through with it. I apologized to the staff.

[@stabilemudarikiri2362]

Even me I even vomited so bad I panicked, the only way I can go back there is when I'm heavily sedetated

[@hanajesinova763]

I am due in 2 weeks, I am chickening also. First I dont want gadolinium never ever.second, wearing mask in tunnel is killing me slready. I will call them and cancel. They already did CT scan w Iodine (I told them of my alergies) ended up w swollen tongue, next day eyes, than lips, and its been going on for weeks now. |Huge setback for me. I was getting better.

[@samirpopal8338]

Thanks for the video

[@KellyinTN]

My brain doesnt respond well to MRI. John Hopkins did a study and found the strong magnetic waves affect the inner ear and brain. I get strong zaps from the back of my head into my middle back and it causes me to pass out or go into myoclonic jerks. It is AWFUL!

[@benfine2328]

Hi baby Am Ben easygoing person I like good and do good I like friends that have understanding and fun to be with I love arts, museum and music l lunch luxury every Eve I compose poem and scripts am a civil engineer and a contractor I work for company and I work in Asia,africa,and Europe I need a woman who understands What love is all about, to be my own I saw your picture and I am impressed you're beautiful and baby you shines like a diamond springs In Sky nicely like flowers in the garden of Eden's I close my eyes all I is you at first sight I felt the energy of Sun rays angel'wings written love on it I love you so much baby I want a wonderful woman will love me and know who I am and be mine forever i hope You will reply soonest thanks.

[@maida4608]

@@benfine2328 Bruh, this ain’t no dating site, dating app or anything.Go somewhere else and do this.

[@ursulasmith6402]

@@maida4608 and a Fake character. Dating sites are scams sites.

[@twwoody813]

@@benfine2328 One thing you definitely are is creepy

[@leggyReid4c]

I had a similar reaction in a 3T magnet. Not only did i almost pass out, i threw up ...