Guest guest Posted April 17, 2002 Report Share Posted April 17, 2002 one other thing------time wise took about 30-40mins karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted April 17, 2002 Report Share Posted April 17, 2002 i recently had a pelvic MRI-----yes its the long closed tube thing--------cant tell you what it looked like inside cause i kept my eyes closed--------thought that would help me and think it did----------i will tell you though it is very, very noisy------oh yeah and i didnt know this till the last minute (thank God) but they use an IV contrast dye agent i guess to light up your insides like a xmas tree-----------anyhow i was a little nervous especially cause i had a horrific URI and had hard time breathing let alone in that machine------------other than that it wasnt too bad----------hope this helps good luck and take care karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2002 Report Share Posted April 17, 2002 i recently had a pelvic MRI-----yes its the long closed tube thing--------cant tell you what it looked like inside cause i kept my eyes closed--------thought that would help me and think it did----------i will tell you though it is very, very noisy------oh yeah and i didnt know this till the last minute (thank God) but they use an IV contrast dye agent i guess to light up your insides like a xmas tree-----------anyhow i was a little nervous especially cause i had a horrific URI and had hard time breathing let alone in that machine------------other than that it wasnt too bad----------hope this helps good luck and take care karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2002 Report Share Posted April 17, 2002 i recently had a pelvic MRI-----yes its the long closed tube thing--------cant tell you what it looked like inside cause i kept my eyes closed--------thought that would help me and think it did----------i will tell you though it is very, very noisy------oh yeah and i didnt know this till the last minute (thank God) but they use an IV contrast dye agent i guess to light up your insides like a xmas tree-----------anyhow i was a little nervous especially cause i had a horrific URI and had hard time breathing let alone in that machine------------other than that it wasnt too bad----------hope this helps good luck and take care karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2002 Report Share Posted April 17, 2002 > Hi all > My health care provider suggested I get a pelvic MRI. > I'm wondering if anyone out there has had this > procedure and can describe what it entails. > Do I have to get in one of those long tube like > machines? > Thanks so much for all the good info. I find on these > posts! Sincerely, > > __________________________________________________ Yes, a pelvic MRI will require you to be " inserted " into the closed mri unit. I've had lotsa of MRIs and usually have no problems. However, if you are not great with small spaces--this may become a problem for you. Mention it to the staff when they call to screen you (no metal in body, no metal in eyes, no " unusual " piercings) and they can have medication available for you to take. You will need to have someone drive you home if you do NEED to take the oral meds. I had to take 10 mg of valium on my last pelvic mri--slept thru the test and awoke when they rolled me out. the tubes are air-conditioned and some places provide you with a headset to listen to music. You are in voice contact with the technicians operating the equipment (they can listen and talk to you while you're in the " tube " ) and they have visual contact with you. Some places will allow another person to be in the room with you (there is NO radiation--all magnetic fields). Good luck--the only problem--a bit expensive. Last one I had (in March) was $1800 plus the $170 for the doctor to read the results. Insurance will cover most of it but the large price tag is an eye- opener! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2002 Report Share Posted April 17, 2002 > Hi all > My health care provider suggested I get a pelvic MRI. > I'm wondering if anyone out there has had this > procedure and can describe what it entails. > Do I have to get in one of those long tube like > machines? > Thanks so much for all the good info. I find on these > posts! Sincerely, > > __________________________________________________ Yes, a pelvic MRI will require you to be " inserted " into the closed mri unit. I've had lotsa of MRIs and usually have no problems. However, if you are not great with small spaces--this may become a problem for you. Mention it to the staff when they call to screen you (no metal in body, no metal in eyes, no " unusual " piercings) and they can have medication available for you to take. You will need to have someone drive you home if you do NEED to take the oral meds. I had to take 10 mg of valium on my last pelvic mri--slept thru the test and awoke when they rolled me out. the tubes are air-conditioned and some places provide you with a headset to listen to music. You are in voice contact with the technicians operating the equipment (they can listen and talk to you while you're in the " tube " ) and they have visual contact with you. Some places will allow another person to be in the room with you (there is NO radiation--all magnetic fields). Good luck--the only problem--a bit expensive. Last one I had (in March) was $1800 plus the $170 for the doctor to read the results. Insurance will cover most of it but the large price tag is an eye- opener! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2002 Report Share Posted April 17, 2002 > Hi all > My health care provider suggested I get a pelvic MRI. > I'm wondering if anyone out there has had this > procedure and can describe what it entails. > Do I have to get in one of those long tube like > machines? > Thanks so much for all the good info. I find on these > posts! Sincerely, > > __________________________________________________ Yes, a pelvic MRI will require you to be " inserted " into the closed mri unit. I've had lotsa of MRIs and usually have no problems. However, if you are not great with small spaces--this may become a problem for you. Mention it to the staff when they call to screen you (no metal in body, no metal in eyes, no " unusual " piercings) and they can have medication available for you to take. You will need to have someone drive you home if you do NEED to take the oral meds. I had to take 10 mg of valium on my last pelvic mri--slept thru the test and awoke when they rolled me out. the tubes are air-conditioned and some places provide you with a headset to listen to music. You are in voice contact with the technicians operating the equipment (they can listen and talk to you while you're in the " tube " ) and they have visual contact with you. Some places will allow another person to be in the room with you (there is NO radiation--all magnetic fields). Good luck--the only problem--a bit expensive. Last one I had (in March) was $1800 plus the $170 for the doctor to read the results. Insurance will cover most of it but the large price tag is an eye- opener! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 There are " open " MRI machines that do not involve the " going down the tube " I don't know how common they are.I believe there is one in Plattsburg New York. marcysg wrote: > > > Hi all > > My health care provider suggested I get a pelvic MRI. > > I'm wondering if anyone out there has had this > > procedure and can describe what it entails. > > Do I have to get in one of those long tube like > > machines? > > Thanks so much for all the good info. I find on these > > posts! Sincerely, > > > > __________________________________________________ > Yes, a pelvic MRI will require you to be " inserted " into the closed > mri unit. I've had lotsa of MRIs and usually have no problems. > However, if you are not great with small spaces--this may become a > problem for you. > Mention it to the staff when they call to screen you (no metal in > body, no metal in eyes, no " unusual " piercings) and they can have > medication available for you to take. You will need to have someone > drive you home if you do NEED to take the oral meds. I had to take > 10 mg of valium on my last pelvic mri--slept thru the test and awoke > when they rolled me out. > the tubes are air-conditioned and some places provide you with a > headset to listen to music. You are in voice contact with the > technicians operating the equipment (they can listen and talk to you > while you're in the " tube " ) and they have visual contact with you. > Some places will allow another person to be in the room with you > (there is NO radiation--all magnetic fields). > Good luck--the only problem--a bit expensive. Last one I had (in > March) was $1800 plus the $170 for the doctor to read the results. > Insurance will cover most of it but the large price tag is an eye- > opener! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 There are " open " MRI machines that do not involve the " going down the tube " I don't know how common they are.I believe there is one in Plattsburg New York. marcysg wrote: > > > Hi all > > My health care provider suggested I get a pelvic MRI. > > I'm wondering if anyone out there has had this > > procedure and can describe what it entails. > > Do I have to get in one of those long tube like > > machines? > > Thanks so much for all the good info. I find on these > > posts! Sincerely, > > > > __________________________________________________ > Yes, a pelvic MRI will require you to be " inserted " into the closed > mri unit. I've had lotsa of MRIs and usually have no problems. > However, if you are not great with small spaces--this may become a > problem for you. > Mention it to the staff when they call to screen you (no metal in > body, no metal in eyes, no " unusual " piercings) and they can have > medication available for you to take. You will need to have someone > drive you home if you do NEED to take the oral meds. I had to take > 10 mg of valium on my last pelvic mri--slept thru the test and awoke > when they rolled me out. > the tubes are air-conditioned and some places provide you with a > headset to listen to music. You are in voice contact with the > technicians operating the equipment (they can listen and talk to you > while you're in the " tube " ) and they have visual contact with you. > Some places will allow another person to be in the room with you > (there is NO radiation--all magnetic fields). > Good luck--the only problem--a bit expensive. Last one I had (in > March) was $1800 plus the $170 for the doctor to read the results. > Insurance will cover most of it but the large price tag is an eye- > opener! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 There are " open " MRI machines that do not involve the " going down the tube " I don't know how common they are.I believe there is one in Plattsburg New York. marcysg wrote: > > > Hi all > > My health care provider suggested I get a pelvic MRI. > > I'm wondering if anyone out there has had this > > procedure and can describe what it entails. > > Do I have to get in one of those long tube like > > machines? > > Thanks so much for all the good info. I find on these > > posts! Sincerely, > > > > __________________________________________________ > Yes, a pelvic MRI will require you to be " inserted " into the closed > mri unit. I've had lotsa of MRIs and usually have no problems. > However, if you are not great with small spaces--this may become a > problem for you. > Mention it to the staff when they call to screen you (no metal in > body, no metal in eyes, no " unusual " piercings) and they can have > medication available for you to take. You will need to have someone > drive you home if you do NEED to take the oral meds. I had to take > 10 mg of valium on my last pelvic mri--slept thru the test and awoke > when they rolled me out. > the tubes are air-conditioned and some places provide you with a > headset to listen to music. You are in voice contact with the > technicians operating the equipment (they can listen and talk to you > while you're in the " tube " ) and they have visual contact with you. > Some places will allow another person to be in the room with you > (there is NO radiation--all magnetic fields). > Good luck--the only problem--a bit expensive. Last one I had (in > March) was $1800 plus the $170 for the doctor to read the results. > Insurance will cover most of it but the large price tag is an eye- > opener! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 I recently had a pelvic mri, with contrast, which means they put some dye (it's actually clear) into your vein half way during the procedure, to get contrasting images. Wear comfortable pants without metal attachments. Your body is actually not totally inside the machine - my head was at the opening. There is a misconception that one is closed up in a small tube - not so, both ends are open. There is a speaker, and the tech talks to you periodically, so you don't feel totally alone. It took about 30 minutes, was noisy (they'll give you earplugs) but interesting listening to the magnets move (reminded me of some 20th century avant garde music). You can't move at all, which was a problem for me because I have difficulty lying on my back for more than a few minutes at a time, so the last 10 minutes were quite uncomfortable. If your are one that gets chilled easily, ask the tech to cover you with a couple of blankets, because there is a draft. Otherwise, it was a piece of cake. -Dragana. pelvic MRI > Hi all > My health care provider suggested I get a pelvic MRI. > I'm wondering if anyone out there has had this > procedure and can describe what it entails. > Do I have to get in one of those long tube like > machines? > Thanks so much for all the good info. I find on these > posts! Sincerely, > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 I had one done before my UAE and I didn't find it that bad. I don't have a problem with closed spaces, but felt that if I was heavy set (I'm 5'6 " 130lbs) I may have had problems as it is a close space. I think they asked me at least 3 times if I would need something to calm me down (once when I scheduled, when I checked in and before I went in the machine). Had to leave all valuables in the car (lockers they had don't lock). Just put my keys in a pocket in my coat in the locker. I had to change into a " scrub " like outfit (pants and a top) and they gave me footies. The MRI machine was long the tube, narrow. I laid on my back, they put a wedge like pillow under my knees and covered me with a blanket. They placed a plastic, sort of web like contraption (didn't weigh much) over my abdomen and strapped it in place. I had a headset and the techs spoke with me. My test was 50 minutes. The machine makes a loud banging noise all the time. The techs said to try not to breath too deep and not to move my hips. They told me when they were taking different images (the machine made different noises during these times) and they ranged from 2 minutes to 5 minutes in length with a couple of minutes in between each one. Midway through, they took me out (not off, just out of the tube) injected an element called " galadium " (I'm sure I've spelled this wrong) that helps enhance the images. They used a very tiny needle and I didn't even feel it, nor did I feel any different. This stuff is different than " dye " . Then back into the tube for the rest of the test. There was a light and a fan blowing. Was glad I asked for the blanket over my arms. I kept my eyes shut for most of the test and used the time to catch up on my prayers for people I know. I have a friend that had one of these (pelvic) and an abdominal one done at the same time (90 minutes) and she found it made it easier if they placed a towel over her eyes. Good Luck, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 When I had my MRI I was able to wear my own clothes during the procedure. I wore sweats with a sports bra (with no metal parts) and wasn't cold at all. I was even allowed to keep my running shoes on. I found that I had to keep my eyes shut during the entire procedure because when I opened my eyes and saw how close the ceiling was I began to get anxious. That made it difficult to hold my breath when necessary. Otherwise, it wasn't that bad. Good luck. Sue __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 Thanks to all for the pelvic MRI descriptions. What about the dye they inject? Have there been any studies on it's safety. What exactly is the dye? I'm an " organic- natural foods " type person, so this matters to me. Truthfully, since I don't have any insurance I probably won't get the MRI anyway...I am just " waiting, watching and praying " ! Sincerely, --- The Family wrote: > I recently had a pelvic mri, with contrast, which > means they put some dye > (it's actually clear) into your vein half way during > the procedure, to get > contrasting images. Wear comfortable pants without > metal attachments. > Your body is actually not totally inside the machine > - my head was at the > opening. There is a misconception that one is > closed up in a small tube - > not so, both ends are open. There is a speaker, and > the tech talks to you > periodically, so you don't feel totally alone. > It took about 30 minutes, was noisy (they'll give > you earplugs) but > interesting listening to the magnets move (reminded > me of some 20th century > avant garde music). You can't move at all, which > was a problem for me > because I have difficulty lying on my back for more > than a few minutes at a > time, so the last 10 minutes were quite > uncomfortable. If your are one that > gets chilled easily, ask the tech to cover you with > a couple of blankets, > because there is a draft. Otherwise, it was a > piece of cake. > -Dragana. > > pelvic MRI > > > > Hi all > > My health care provider suggested I get a pelvic > MRI. > > I'm wondering if anyone out there has had this > > procedure and can describe what it entails. > > Do I have to get in one of those long tube like > > machines? > > Thanks so much for all the good info. I find on > these > > posts! Sincerely, > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 Thanks to all for the pelvic MRI descriptions. What about the dye they inject? Have there been any studies on it's safety. What exactly is the dye? I'm an " organic- natural foods " type person, so this matters to me. Truthfully, since I don't have any insurance I probably won't get the MRI anyway...I am just " waiting, watching and praying " ! Sincerely, --- The Family wrote: > I recently had a pelvic mri, with contrast, which > means they put some dye > (it's actually clear) into your vein half way during > the procedure, to get > contrasting images. Wear comfortable pants without > metal attachments. > Your body is actually not totally inside the machine > - my head was at the > opening. There is a misconception that one is > closed up in a small tube - > not so, both ends are open. There is a speaker, and > the tech talks to you > periodically, so you don't feel totally alone. > It took about 30 minutes, was noisy (they'll give > you earplugs) but > interesting listening to the magnets move (reminded > me of some 20th century > avant garde music). You can't move at all, which > was a problem for me > because I have difficulty lying on my back for more > than a few minutes at a > time, so the last 10 minutes were quite > uncomfortable. If your are one that > gets chilled easily, ask the tech to cover you with > a couple of blankets, > because there is a draft. Otherwise, it was a > piece of cake. > -Dragana. > > pelvic MRI > > > > Hi all > > My health care provider suggested I get a pelvic > MRI. > > I'm wondering if anyone out there has had this > > procedure and can describe what it entails. > > Do I have to get in one of those long tube like > > machines? > > Thanks so much for all the good info. I find on > these > > posts! Sincerely, > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 Thanks to all for the pelvic MRI descriptions. What about the dye they inject? Have there been any studies on it's safety. What exactly is the dye? I'm an " organic- natural foods " type person, so this matters to me. Truthfully, since I don't have any insurance I probably won't get the MRI anyway...I am just " waiting, watching and praying " ! Sincerely, --- The Family wrote: > I recently had a pelvic mri, with contrast, which > means they put some dye > (it's actually clear) into your vein half way during > the procedure, to get > contrasting images. Wear comfortable pants without > metal attachments. > Your body is actually not totally inside the machine > - my head was at the > opening. There is a misconception that one is > closed up in a small tube - > not so, both ends are open. There is a speaker, and > the tech talks to you > periodically, so you don't feel totally alone. > It took about 30 minutes, was noisy (they'll give > you earplugs) but > interesting listening to the magnets move (reminded > me of some 20th century > avant garde music). You can't move at all, which > was a problem for me > because I have difficulty lying on my back for more > than a few minutes at a > time, so the last 10 minutes were quite > uncomfortable. If your are one that > gets chilled easily, ask the tech to cover you with > a couple of blankets, > because there is a draft. Otherwise, it was a > piece of cake. > -Dragana. > > pelvic MRI > > > > Hi all > > My health care provider suggested I get a pelvic > MRI. > > I'm wondering if anyone out there has had this > > procedure and can describe what it entails. > > Do I have to get in one of those long tube like > > machines? > > Thanks so much for all the good info. I find on > these > > posts! Sincerely, > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 the contrast dye is not a big deal and this is coming from biggest baby in the world when it comes to needles of any kind lol---------anyhow they do have you sign a big disclaimer form about all the horrible possible things that can go wrong if you have an allergic reaction(again being a big baby this made me nervous but nothing to it) anyhow friend of mine used to be a technician-----she said that dye only really had negative affect on those allergic to shell fish---------something in dye has similar properties---------because disclaimer made me nervous i ask tech performing test and she said allergic reaction happens within minutes if allergic but very rare----she never mentioned the shell fish thing----------so i would say you have nothing to worry about take care karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 Hi , Make sure you ask for a copy of the films. You may have to make a written request but its really helpful to have them to refer to and to understand what things look like. Best wishes, > Hi all > My health care provider suggested I get a pelvic MRI. > I'm wondering if anyone out there has had this > procedure and can describe what it entails. > Do I have to get in one of those long tube like > machines? > Thanks so much for all the good info. I find on these > posts! Sincerely, > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2002 Report Share Posted April 20, 2002 B, you said: > " BEFORE my test, a doctor came in and gave me an injection which they said > was to " quiet my insides " for the test. It wasn't contrast dye and it > wasn't anything to calm me down, as I wasn't at all nervous. I hadn't > heard of anyone else having this injection - so am wondering if it was this > galadium stuff. " > When I had the galadium, it was injected into an IV DURING the MRI. I could feel it go into my arm ... not unpleasant, just a strange warmth ... and could feel when it stopped. They gave it to me 2 or 3 times for different images. Based on the fact that the injected it and took a picture immediately, I doubt that your injection was the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2002 Report Share Posted April 20, 2002 In a message dated 4/20/02 6:50:52 PM US Mountain Standard Time, lbrowning@... writes: > " BEFORE my test, a doctor came in and gave me an injection which they said > > was to " quiet my insides " for the test. : Just another example of how doctors do not communicate with their patients. What does this mean? Were your insides talking or making noise? Of course not. Why didn't he tell you what it was really for? (That can be a rhetorical question.) Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2002 Report Share Posted April 20, 2002 In a message dated 4/20/02 6:50:52 PM US Mountain Standard Time, lbrowning@... writes: > " BEFORE my test, a doctor came in and gave me an injection which they said > > was to " quiet my insides " for the test. : Just another example of how doctors do not communicate with their patients. What does this mean? Were your insides talking or making noise? Of course not. Why didn't he tell you what it was really for? (That can be a rhetorical question.) Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2002 Report Share Posted April 20, 2002 , Thanks for the explanation. My experience was definitely different from yours, so obviously the injection was something else. It had absolutely no effect on me that I could feel but presumably did what it was intended to do and allowed for optimum pictures from the MRI. B. Re: pelvic MRI B, you said: > " BEFORE my test, a doctor came in and gave me an injection which they said > was to " quiet my insides " for the test. It wasn't contrast dye and it > wasn't anything to calm me down, as I wasn't at all nervous. I hadn't > heard of anyone else having this injection - so am wondering if it was this > galadium stuff. " > When I had the galadium, it was injected into an IV DURING the MRI. I could feel it go into my arm ... not unpleasant, just a strange warmth ... and could feel when it stopped. They gave it to me 2 or 3 times for different images. Based on the fact that the injected it and took a picture immediately, I doubt that your injection was the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2002 Report Share Posted April 20, 2002 , Thanks for the explanation. My experience was definitely different from yours, so obviously the injection was something else. It had absolutely no effect on me that I could feel but presumably did what it was intended to do and allowed for optimum pictures from the MRI. B. Re: pelvic MRI B, you said: > " BEFORE my test, a doctor came in and gave me an injection which they said > was to " quiet my insides " for the test. It wasn't contrast dye and it > wasn't anything to calm me down, as I wasn't at all nervous. I hadn't > heard of anyone else having this injection - so am wondering if it was this > galadium stuff. " > When I had the galadium, it was injected into an IV DURING the MRI. I could feel it go into my arm ... not unpleasant, just a strange warmth ... and could feel when it stopped. They gave it to me 2 or 3 times for different images. Based on the fact that the injected it and took a picture immediately, I doubt that your injection was the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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