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sandie99
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They've been picking my brain!
« on: Apr 30th, 2004, 6:04am » |
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So this Wednesday I finally had my MRI scan... Two guys spend 16 minutes and 4 scans picking my brain.  When it was over, I nearly asked them if they saw sowething wrong in there! 
This is how it went:
First scan (2mins): feels nothing, piece of cake
second scan(4mins): I feel burning on both sides of my brain
Third scan (5 mins): Leaves me feeling so weak I would have needed assistance to get up!
Fouth scan (5mins): Feels okay, just light cool wind breeze on my forhead
Afterwards I felt metal on my mouth and wanted to throw up contantly even hour later... Well, my neuro should get the results by next week and hopefully, by week after that, I should know too. Wish me luck!
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Re: They've been picking my brain!
« Reply #1 on: Apr 30th, 2004, 12:16pm » |
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Were you injected with something? It shouldn't have hurt. I didn't think they injected for MRI's just cat scans. I am allergic to iodine so I can't have the injections because it causes burning, swelling and problems breathing. If you were injected maybe you had some kind of reaction to the dye I would definetly discuss this with your dr. so the next time a test like this comes up you will know weather or not to have the injection.
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Re: They've been picking my brain!
« Reply #2 on: Apr 30th, 2004, 12:57pm » |
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I was not injected for my MRI either, I just hated having my head in a brace. I'm usually not clausterphobic but damn I hated that thing. Just focusing on y breathing cause I felt like I was being suffocated and noting was over my mouth
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Re: They've been picking my brain!
« Reply #3 on: Apr 30th, 2004, 1:12pm » |
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Over winter break I had like 5 MRI's of different parts of my body for injuries and headaches. Only on one MRI was I injected. Sometimes they do an MRI with contrast, and then they have to inject a dye. It was the first time I was ever injected for an MRI, though. It didn't have any effect on me. I usually fall asleep in MRIs. LOL
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Re: They've been picking my brain!
« Reply #4 on: Apr 30th, 2004, 1:24pm » |
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"Googling" for side effects of MRI scanning yields "no side effects" at most sites. Except in the case of contrast being used, particularly with one kind of contrast: Gadodiamide
http://www.cc.nih.gov/drd/patedu.html
Quote:Side-Effects that usually do not require medical attention
These possible side-effects may go away as your body adjusts to this agent. However, if they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
More common: coldness at place of injection; dizziness; headache; nausea
Less common or rare: agitation; anxiety; changes in taste; chest pains; confusion; diarrhea; dryness of mouth; fever; increased watering of mouth; pain or burning sensation at place of injection; ringing or buzzing in ears; stomach pain; unusual warmth and flushing of skin; vomiting; weakness and tiredness.
Other side-effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, inform your doctor, nurse, and/or pharmacist.
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Might be ok, but should be mentioned to the doc.
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