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36. Oh, I have nothing but praise for the staffing. I've had them before and they're wonderful.

Tue Apr 28, 2020, 07:53 PM

Apr 2020

I think my doc was making a reference to the amount of time I was in there.

Matter of fact, I shoulda asked him a few more questions...

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How safe is getting an MRI? [View all] CTyankee Apr 2020 OP

Should be pretty safe, but nothing is risk-free DrToast Apr 2020 #1

Technologist, we are Technologists. irisblue Apr 2020 #19

Well, I can only speak from my experience DrToast Apr 2020 #23

Amazing!! another fellow MRI tech on the DU!!! Good show!! nt mitch96 Apr 2020 #31

Oh, I have nothing but praise for the staffing. I've had them before and they're wonderful. CTyankee Apr 2020 #36

Does that mean you won't accept Mad Monster Magnet Wizard? Hermit-The-Prog Apr 2020 #60

I would get it. You don't want to play around with even... LAS14 Apr 2020 #2

I agree. LuvNewcastle Apr 2020 #30

Ask for an "open" MRI. Haggis for Breakfast Apr 2020 #34

My gastro is aware of all that you said and he knows I am 80 years old so I think he knows the CTyankee Apr 2020 #40

All the best to you. Haggis for Breakfast Apr 2020 #45

It depends on the MRI in question Sgent Apr 2020 #58

THIS !!! uponit7771 Apr 2020 #39

It's safe. Just magnetic resonance imaging. drray23 Apr 2020 #3

Not what they're asking about. DrToast Apr 2020 #7

They didn't give me a button. I had to yell to get out. ooky Apr 2020 #48

May I ask a practical question? HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #4

I already answered and I happen to be an expert. drray23 Apr 2020 #9

I'm not claustrophobic, but leftieNanner Apr 2020 #17

If you're really a nuclear physicist as you claim... Orrex Apr 2020 #24

Are you able to keep the ailment under control without it? jimfields33 Apr 2020 #5

Yes. And I have already, just by not drinking any alcohol. CTyankee Apr 2020 #49

Not sure what you mean by "safe" but there's no radiation or anything... Wounded Bear Apr 2020 #6

I think it's the potential corona virus exposure that concerns her. nt tblue37 Apr 2020 #27

That is how I read it. nt Blue_true Apr 2020 #55

I had one of those flamingdem Apr 2020 #8

You can tell who just read the thread title and who actually read the post! DrToast Apr 2020 #10

Right? Iggo Apr 2020 #25

The pancreas is nothing to mess with. Ace Rothstein Apr 2020 #11

Some people get pretty uptight in the confined space captain queeg Apr 2020 #12

MRI is the bad one leftieNanner Apr 2020 #18

Waking up in your own coffin zipplewrath Apr 2020 #41

It's rough! leftieNanner Apr 2020 #50

the MRI to some people is worse.. The CT is a quick and dirty slam bam thank you mam... mitch96 Apr 2020 #32

I'm apparently suffering from anti-claustrophobia Voltaire2 Apr 2020 #62

The banging actually helped me zipplewrath Apr 2020 #66

Most facilities are very safe Horse with no Name Apr 2020 #13

Pretty safe, just had one about 3 months ago. MicaelS Apr 2020 #14

Had one for my pancreas was an hour +. Dan Apr 2020 #37

Your 1) Change to ANY implants! csziggy Apr 2020 #63

See if there are other facilities that can do the MRI csziggy Apr 2020 #15

My facility would be Yale-New Haven Hospital. It is one of the best in the country. CTyankee Apr 2020 #42

Ok - I would probably go ahead and do it csziggy Apr 2020 #44

Why would hubby have to sit in the dark garage? cwydro Apr 2020 #16

I think its fairly safe. The empressof all Apr 2020 #20

Unfortunately I've had more MRIs than I care to remember Brother Buzz Apr 2020 #21

Thanks. It was the check in station where we had the longest wait when I went for one before. CTyankee Apr 2020 #47

Here's a website, I've had a couple and it's no big deal. spanone Apr 2020 #22

How much am I in danger of catching "The 'Rona" if I go to the hospital for an MRI? Iggo Apr 2020 #26

Nothing wrong with asking your doc and the hospital what precautions they're taking. nolabear Apr 2020 #28

Ask your doc about using Hibiclens beforehand morillon Apr 2020 #29

I will certainly ask about the Hibiclens. Good idea. CTyankee Apr 2020 #43

My job takes me to hospitals on occasion ornotna Apr 2020 #33

Take ear plugs - noisy keithbvadu2 Apr 2020 #35

Odds are they wouldn't let your husband in the hospital anyway. dflprincess Apr 2020 #38

Bring or request earplugs. The clanging sounds are extreme. nilesobek Apr 2020 #46

Depends where you are. Jirel Apr 2020 #51

I understand your reluctance to go to rsdsharp Apr 2020 #52

my aunt just got a MRI for an ear thing. pansypoo53219 Apr 2020 #53

The MRI for that part of your body is important. Blue_true Apr 2020 #54

There is going to be limited human contact with an MRI LeftInTX Apr 2020 #56

I was recently in the hospital for 4 days. MRI was part of the package. kcr Apr 2020 #57

I've had several MRIs since Dec. '06. sakabatou Apr 2020 #59

I, too, have had one in the recent past but never under these circumstances. I know the CTyankee Apr 2020 #64

I'm pretty sure the staff would be wearing masks sakabatou Apr 2020 #65

Aside from taking all of your molecules and snapping their alignment a thousand times, not bad. TheBlackAdder Apr 2020 #61