Have you ever had an mri?

[Razp_Sorbet]

I have an issue with a lump behind my knee. I'm waiting on a referral to see an osteopath and hopefully get an MRI. I've never had one before. What is it like? What should I expect?

[sage2021]

I have had several MRI's.

Here is the downside to having one.
They might put you into it different than they did me because I was getting my brain 🧠 scanned. But they will probably put you all the way inside.
The table they lay you on is hard as a rock. I always ask for pillows for my back and neck.

Before you get in the machine ask for a mask to wear. They will take the metal part out of it first.
If they won't give you one, insist on wearing one.

When you are in there, your nose will be very close to the machine, like real close. I don't believe they clean or sterilize the inside where your face will be after each patient. So, all of the people that were inside before you were breathing right where you will be with your face. Germs!!!

That's why you'll need at least a mask while you are in the machine.
You'll hear a loud banging and knocking sound through out the test.
It usually takes at least 20 minutes.

[petitedollbabee]

I’ve had a couple done for my stomach. I hope you’re not claustrophobic, because otherwise it’ll be horrible. I’m not claustrophobic at all but I was starting to panic being stuck in the tight space for so long. You lay on the bed and it slides into the machine, the machine is very loud with the humming noise so be aware of that, and it gets pretty warm in there.

[Razp_Sorbet]

I am a little claustrophobic so that is going to be fun 😬

[msc545]

If you are claustrophobic, you might want to ask the doctor to give you a sedative first. It will make the entire experience easier.

[DryGermanGuy]

Can confirm. I was only halfway in the tube for a head MRI, but it was a claustrophobic feeling indeed. My machine had a fan running or something, it was not warm. The rumbling/humming was loud but not deafening.

[Somoneelse]

I had once an MRI scan for my ear when I was younger. As far as I can remember you are laying on a bed-plate, get moved into a large ring and have to lay still for some minutes while the machine is turning around (inside the ring itself, you won't notice it that much, only some machine-whiring sounds) and scanning the area.

I'm not 100% sure how it is for a leg or knee. I assume you then lay like in this picture and only have your legs in the "ring" instead of your head like me.

It does sound more scary than it actually is. Nothing to worry about!

MRI machine.

[OfMiceandMen]

Yes, and it's somewhat noisy when you are in the chamber. It makes lots of buzzing noises and loud pings when it is changing positions inside the housing. The imagery is based on magnetic resonance, so you will have to be sure that you have all piercings out before you go in - nothing metal. It's a little tight so if you are Closter phobic just close your eyes and think of a song or image in your head till it's over. Mine lasted a couple of minutes.

[20yearsolder]

I just had one a week ago, You have to remove all your piercings. You lay flat on a sliding table that slides you into the machine. If You are claustrophobic, you need to let them know. It's kind of tight inside one of them. It's pretty noisy while it's doing its thing. They will give you earplugs or headphones. It's painless. You'll be fine

[HaleyWalker]

It was either a CT scan or MRI I can't remember in grade 6 I want to say. It was Winter and I was climbing on the big snowball things that the older kids made and I didn't realize the put water all over it. I fell and I had to get airlifted to Toronto's Medical Center. Lol here's a funny thing actually the ambulance service is called Orange and you'll never guess the color of the helicopter. It was orange.

[RebelinSteel]

Yeah I have had a few scans on the different ones that you get put in.
https://www.nhsinform.scot/tests-and-treatments/scans-and-x-rays/

CT, MRI and PET combined.

[AviatorTom]

Yes I have. It's a simple process. You lie down and are slid inside a huge donut, which is where the magnet is that does the imaging. It's not painful though you might feel a bit claustrophobic. The hardest part is that you must keep very still for the couple of minutes you're being imaged.

[loveslongnails]

It's nothing. Depending on their equipment, you lay on a table that slides into a machine which is essentially a giant magnet that takes pictures, hence the name Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It's not radiation like an X-ray. They'll slide you in a bit, focus on your leg or knee and it will take an image of it. It often makes a loud knocking sound, but it's over in a few moments and you feel absolutely nothing. Easiest procedure you'll ever go through.

[KrakenAttackin]

Many times. An MRI is like being load, ed into a torpedo tube and then having electronic banshees scream at you. Make sure they provide ear plugs or the sounds will rattle you.

It's not a big deal overall all, it doesn't hurt and it only takes about 15-20 minutes.

[molonski2]

I'm rapt when I read though these answers , because I'm 63 and I've never had one ever , may it stay that way.
But , I'm sure the process is fine , and very common these days.

[exitseven]

Yes, It is just like what you see on TV. You lie on a table and go into a big magnet. It won't hurt a bit.

[DrPepper12]

Don't ask me. I've had dozens and I usually fall asleep despite the deafening noise. Are you claustrophobic?

[msc545]

I've had several of them. You can expect to lie inside of a metal tube which is too tight and too noisy for about an hour or longer. It is not a pleasant experience.

[Jerre]

Not painful at all, takes only a few minutes

[woahhh152]

Nope, but if I'm not mistaken then you gotta be calm while it's done

[Alex-Snow]

Not yet... fingers crossed

[Agape93]

Yeap

[eagle1951]

many