Mri scan and metal
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_resonance_imaging
The above link tells you pretty much everything you didn't want to know about MRIs. I had a brain MRI one time, I had to be sedated because I was afraid of it, they even have a little mirror in there so you can see out of it, sort of claustrophobic in the machine, and they had a microphone and radio in there so I could talk to the techs. When the machine started up, it was VERY loud, surprised me, kind of made a bumping racket.
If the metal you have in your body is not close to the pancreas, they can do a CAT scan, which is radiation like X-rays rather than a magnetic field of MRI, so metal doesn't goof the whole thing up. They can also do a needle biopsy, too, the CAT scan guides the surgeon to the correct place, but the amount of tissue that needle can take is sometimes too small to be sure if the mass is benign, but if it shows up as a cancer, well, they will likely want to do surgery and so forth.
The hardware is normally made from either stainless steel or more likely titanium. Nither is a "ferrious" metal. Only Ferrious metal reacts to magnetic fields. No way an MRI Pulls on hardware that is used in your body. If it did, it would rust!!!!....LOL. It's amazing what our head will do to us when we are in that tube.....................
I have many neurological manifestations with normal MRI, CT Scan, blood tests, etc. I do not however, think I have been tested for heavy metal poisoning. All the docs I have been to say it's just Fibromyalgia or histrionics. Could this past exposure be to blame for my symptoms? Thank your for your consideration.
ve had 3 lower back surgeries, 1 neck with a metal plate and 6 screws from a whiplash... can someone please help...thank you
Normal gray-white differentiation is present. There is no CT evidence of acute cortical ischemia. Subtle patchy low attention is seen in the left frontal sub corral white matter. Nonspecific by CT. Manifestation of migrainusus and other demyleinating processes remain amount the differential. Contrast-enhanced brain MRI should be considered to further characterize.
did they give you MRI metal, Gadolinium metal? fda gov blackbox warning? no mention of metal? see mri side effects, willis law firm, ignore him, he won't take case unless NSF diagnosis by skin doc, but you can have retained metal that dechelates or is retained if told to take iron, zinc , copper, etc, read rsna org, auntminnie com and fiercebiotech com sites, see fda gov and nyas org, free registration, Fourth Annual NSF conference, e briefing 13 Sept 2010.
Hi Selma, I looked at my scan again, and it is shown from the view that looks from the top of skull down. This MRI was taken in 2013 and Radiologist told my primary that this was totally clear, absolutely nothing abnormal. My first neuro appointment is this Thursday, so hopefully I have a chance to get her opinion on it.
My first MRI was not done with MS protocol but it did have contrast and showed lesions. The real advantage of a MRI under MS protocol is it shows active and old lesions. If cost is the issue MSAA has some financial aid for MRIs used in diagnosing MS also you can shop around for MRIs, For example the ones I have at Duke are more expensive than the ones at a local radiology center.
i have sever dizziness and fatigue for a long time, i did all the required blood tests thyroid tests, MRI, and CT scan, all normal, i took a lot meditations for anxiety and depression, but they did not work too! finally when i read about the mercury in the teeth filling, i decided to remove it out from my mouth, amazinlgly i get more dizziness during drilling, so i wonder, can mercury teeth filling cause dizziness?
I had a MRI yesterday; and experienced the same pulling near the liver area. The MRI tech said that it was rare but not unheard of. She had been given that complained several times before me.
It is offensive if someone differs a lack of knowledge to assign another’s delusion. It impedes learning and discovery to conceal liability. Similarly, I have a portfolio of MRI’s. This was the first abdominal pulling felt.
ll be told you have Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy as I was told, I have to use OTC eye drops for the pain, halos, glares, night driving is limited, currently use optive no preservatives, helps alot, but gadolinium causes other problems with muscle, bone pain, walking, balance, etc, up to 18 months p last contrasted MRI scan,SAY NO to all contrasts, inhaled, ingested, injected, local or otherwise, they are poison, see gadolinium or MRI side effect, it's willis law firm, ignore him, see sx.
ggreg's info may be overly cautious.
If at all possible, you should get the implant card or operative notes that can identify specifically what aneurysm clips were placed (manufacturer and model) because there are two different concerns with these...
The greatest concern is that the clips are made from a (ferro)magnetic material, in which case they can twist and pull near the powerful magnetic field of an MRI. This can be fatal and should not be understated as a risk.
The head radiologist said based on their size, location, and composition, an MRI would be safe for me, and an MRI was essential to get a decent chance at a diagnosis. Soooo, the MRI will happen Monday if they can get the new prescription from the ophthamologist. I am happy that an MRI can be done because it is much better information than a CT scan. I'll post when I have more.
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