MRI

[Guest guest]

Hi Shea,

I recently had an MRI done and didn't like it. I think if I had one

done again, I would consider a Valium or something along those lines.

I think it is pretty common for people to take something with an Mri.

The confining aspects of the units can be tough to handle. Don't be

hesitant to ask your physician for something. You don't need to tough

it out. BC( before children) I used to sell MRI to hospitals. Take

care,

Sent from my iPod

On Aug 31, 2010, at 7:07 AM, " Mandi " <mcubberley1126@...> wrote:

> Hang in there Shea,

>

> It sounds like you are doing great and everything will turn out ok

> once you are able to get everything under control. I do not know

> personally how you feel, since it is not me who is dealing with it,

> but I know how your grandparent's feel. I have to take my 5 year old

> son in for MRI's, Cortizone injections, doctors and eye appointments

> every 2-3 months, etc. and it does take a toll on everyone involved.

> I believe that you can make it through everything though

>

> Love Mandi

>

>

> >

> > So we took the long drive up to emory. We stopped at the cafeteria

> for a quick

> > snack and then we checked in with Radiology. We filled out our

> paperwork and

> > then they had to check my braces to see if they needed to take

> them off for the

> > MRI but that wasn't needed. Then they put numbing cream and clear

> bandaids over

> > it to let it take affect. ThenI had to pee in a cup (whats new?)

> and change

> > into the gown.

> > We just waited in our room and watched a show on Animal Planet on

> puppies. It

> > was great to watch a show with tons of footage of cute fuzzy

> puppies it calmed

> > me down a lot. After, that I got a numbing spray, I got to spray

> it and trust me

> > I sprayed A LOT of the spray They put the IV in and soon after

> that I was

> > ready to go get it all over with. I told my granparents that I

> didn't want them

> > there. But only because I know that they would've lost it and

> began to cry and

> > that wouldn't help me in any way.

> > The way I had to watch the movie was strange. The projector

> projected the

> > movie so that the movie was on the wall behind me, so they had

> headphones and a

> > small arch that went over the bed that had two small mirrors. But

> that means I

> > had to watch it all upside down! I still enjoyed the movie once I

> got used to

> > it. My granparents ate dinner at the hospital and after the MRI I

> did the same.

> > After all the fuss I just wanted to go home.

> > It also makes me feel aprehensive to know that I have to do it all

> over again in

> > two more days and for even longer! Yes, it has made me a stronger

> person, but I

> > don't really want to be a stronger person. I just want it all to

> go away. And I

> > know that is what we all want! But, it hurts to know that this is

> only the

> > beginning. On October 31st it will be a year and honestly it has

> been the

> > roughest year of my life. I just think that sometimes bad things

> happen to the

> > wrong people. And I know I don't speak for myself.

> >

> >

> > With loveShea Reasoner

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Shea,

You did great! I am not sure I could even do it like you guys.

My 2 kids are 14 and 12. I have cried many Mom tears over these kids. I asked

my pastor, why? They are good kids? His response was, " Because God has a

great plan for them. This will build their character. Through these lessons,

they will be able to help others. " I still don't understand. I don't like it.

It is not fair. I just home that through it all, it will make them better

people. Maybe more compassionate. More loving and kind.

You are an amazing person, I can tell.

Audra

14 Poly 07

Peyton 12 poly 08

>

> So we took the long drive up to emory. We stopped at the cafeteria

[Guest guest]

Shea,

 

I agree with . Ask to be given valium. I still remember being around 16 and

getting an MRI on my neck and spine. It took 3.5 hours and I was miserable. They

put on Yanni (if you don't know who he is don't feel bad..just know it was

toture!). I remember laying there thinking, it's probably only been ten minutes

and having to talk myself the whole three and a half hours. It was absolutely

horrid. Later on down the road when I was 20ish I had to get one on my brain to

because I got peripheal neuropathy from Arava and I told the doctor that under

no certain terms would I ever lay that still without help again and he gave me

valium. Granted that MRI took 45 minutes and I probably could have powered

through it (just like you did). They will definitely do it so just ask. For

people with arthritis laying still is painful, it causes stiffness, it's not

fun. I am constantly stretching out my hands and rotating my wrists and ankles

because otherwise it hurts.

Laying still for that long is unreasonable!

 

I know this situation sucks for you. I totally get wanting to be " normal " ,

wanting to have your life back. A life that doesn't involve pain, stiffness,

medications, blood draws, injections, pills, and uncertain futures. I know there

is nothing I can say to make that go away but I do want you to know I get it.

Sometimes hearing that means something, sometimes it doesn't. I also want you to

know that it can get better and even if it doesn't it is still possible to have

an amazing life despite it. When times get tough remember the family you have

made here because they will see you through it all; the good, the bad, and the

ugly. Since joining the JRA group many years ago they have seen me through high

school graduation, college, transfering, the loss of my mother to cancer,

graduating college, graduate school, my engagement, my wedding, surgery,

hospitalizations, scary results, new diagnosis', pain, frustration, and sadness.

I wish I could give you

" normal " , I wish I could give you a life that wasn't filled with pain, but what

I can give you is my support and I am here anytime you need me and I know many

of the people on this list feel the same way.

 

Love,

(MCTD)

> Hang in there Shea,

>

> It sounds like you are doing great and everything will turn out ok

> once you are able to get everything under control. I do not know

> personally how you feel, since it is not me who is dealing with it,

> but I know how your grandparent's feel. I have to take my 5 year old

> son in for MRI's, Cortizone injections, doctors and eye appointments

> every 2-3 months, etc. and it does take a toll on everyone involved.

> I believe that you can make it through everything though

>

> Love Mandi

>

>

> >

> > So we took the long drive up to emory. We stopped at the cafeteria

> for a quick

> > snack and then we checked in with Radiology. We filled out our

> paperwork and

> > then they had to check my braces to see if they needed to take

> them off for the

> > MRI but that wasn't needed. Then they put numbing cream and clear

> bandaids over

> > it to let it take affect. ThenI had to pee in a cup (whats new?)

> and change

> > into the gown.

> > We just waited in our room and watched a show on Animal Planet on

> puppies. It

> > was great to watch a show with tons of footage of cute fuzzy

> puppies it calmed

> > me down a lot. After, that I got a numbing spray, I got to spray

> it and trust me

> > I sprayed A LOT of the spray They put the IV in and soon after

> that I was

> > ready to go get it all over with. I told my granparents that I

> didn't want them

> > there. But only because I know that they would've lost it and

> began to cry and

> > that wouldn't help me in any way.

> > The way I had to watch the movie was strange. The projector

> projected the

> > movie so that the movie was on the wall behind me, so they had

> headphones and a

> > small arch that went over the bed that had two small mirrors. But

> that means I

> > had to watch it all upside down! I still enjoyed the movie once I

> got used to

> > it. My granparents ate dinner at the hospital and after the MRI I

> did the same.

> > After all the fuss I just wanted to go home.

> > It also makes me feel aprehensive to know that I have to do it all

> over again in

> > two more days and for even longer! Yes, it has made me a stronger

> person, but I

> > don't really want to be a stronger person. I just want it all to

> go away. And I

> > know that is what we all want! But, it hurts to know that this is

> only the

> > beginning. On October 31st it will be a year and honestly it has

> been the

> > roughest year of my life. I just think that sometimes bad things

> happen to the

> > wrong people. And I know I don't speak for myself.

> >

> >

> > With loveShea Reasoner

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Great advice! But the anastestiologist leaves before my appt.

Shea Reasoner

________________________________

From: Price <bc.price@...>

Jra Group < >

Sent: Tue, August 31, 2010 10:34:06 AM

Subject: Re: MRI

Hi Shea,

I recently had an MRI done and didn't like it. I think if I had one

done again, I would consider a Valium or something along those lines.

I think it is pretty common for people to take something with an Mri.

The confining aspects of the units can be tough to handle. Don't be

hesitant to ask your physician for something. You don't need to tough

it out. BC( before children) I used to sell MRI to hospitals. Take

care,

Sent from my iPod

On Aug 31, 2010, at 7:07 AM, " Mandi " <mcubberley1126@...> wrote:

> Hang in there Shea,

>

> It sounds like you are doing great and everything will turn out ok

> once you are able to get everything under control. I do not know

> personally how you feel, since it is not me who is dealing with it,

> but I know how your grandparent's feel. I have to take my 5 year old

> son in for MRI's, Cortizone injections, doctors and eye appointments

> every 2-3 months, etc. and it does take a toll on everyone involved.

> I believe that you can make it through everything though

>

> Love Mandi

>

>

> >

> > So we took the long drive up to emory. We stopped at the cafeteria

> for a quick

> > snack and then we checked in with Radiology. We filled out our

> paperwork and

> > then they had to check my braces to see if they needed to take

> them off for the

> > MRI but that wasn't needed. Then they put numbing cream and clear

> bandaids over

> > it to let it take affect. ThenI had to pee in a cup (whats new?)

> and change

> > into the gown.

> > We just waited in our room and watched a show on Animal Planet on

> puppies. It

> > was great to watch a show with tons of footage of cute fuzzy

> puppies it calmed

> > me down a lot. After, that I got a numbing spray, I got to spray

> it and trust me

> > I sprayed A LOT of the spray They put the IV in and soon after

> that I was

> > ready to go get it all over with. I told my granparents that I

> didn't want them

> > there. But only because I know that they would've lost it and

> began to cry and

> > that wouldn't help me in any way.

> > The way I had to watch the movie was strange. The projector

> projected the

> > movie so that the movie was on the wall behind me, so they had

> headphones and a

> > small arch that went over the bed that had two small mirrors. But

> that means I

> > had to watch it all upside down! I still enjoyed the movie once I

> got used to

> > it. My granparents ate dinner at the hospital and after the MRI I

> did the same.

> > After all the fuss I just wanted to go home.

> > It also makes me feel aprehensive to know that I have to do it all

> over again in

> > two more days and for even longer! Yes, it has made me a stronger

> person, but I

> > don't really want to be a stronger person. I just want it all to

> go away. And I

> > know that is what we all want! But, it hurts to know that this is

> only the

> > beginning. On October 31st it will be a year and honestly it has

> been the

> > roughest year of my life. I just think that sometimes bad things

> happen to the

> > wrong people. And I know I don't speak for myself.

> >

> >

> > With loveShea Reasoner

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thank your reply it meant a lot to me!

Shea Reasoner

________________________________

From: Codianne <lecodianne@...>

Sent: Tue, August 31, 2010 12:15:37 PM

Subject: Re: MRI

Shea,

I agree with . Ask to be given valium. I still remember being around 16 and

getting an MRI on my neck and spine. It took 3.5 hours and I was miserable. They

put on Yanni (if you don't know who he is don't feel bad..just know it was

toture!). I remember laying there thinking, it's probably only been ten minutes

and having to talk myself the whole three and a half hours. It was absolutely

horrid. Later on down the road when I was 20ish I had to get one on my brain to

because I got peripheal neuropathy from Arava and I told the doctor that under

no certain terms would I ever lay that still without help again and he gave me

valium. Granted that MRI took 45 minutes and I probably could have powered

through it (just like you did). They will definitely do it so just ask. For

people with arthritis laying still is painful, it causes stiffness, it's not

fun. I am constantly stretching out my hands and rotating my wrists and ankles

because otherwise it hurts.

Laying still for that long is unreasonable!

I know this situation sucks for you. I totally get wanting to be " normal " ,

wanting to have your life back. A life that doesn't involve pain, stiffness,

medications, blood draws, injections, pills, and uncertain futures. I know there

is nothing I can say to make that go away but I do want you to know I get it.

Sometimes hearing that means something, sometimes it doesn't. I also want you to

know that it can get better and even if it doesn't it is still possible to have

an amazing life despite it. When times get tough remember the family you have

made here because they will see you through it all; the good, the bad, and the

ugly. Since joining the JRA group many years ago they have seen me through high

school graduation, college, transfering, the loss of my mother to cancer,

graduating college, graduate school, my engagement, my wedding, surgery,

hospitalizations, scary results, new diagnosis', pain, frustration, and sadness.

I wish I could give you

" normal " , I wish I could give you a life that wasn't filled with pain, but what

I can give you is my support and I am here anytime you need me and I know many

of the people on this list feel the same way.

Love,

(MCTD)

> Hang in there Shea,

>

> It sounds like you are doing great and everything will turn out ok

> once you are able to get everything under control. I do not know

> personally how you feel, since it is not me who is dealing with it,

> but I know how your grandparent's feel. I have to take my 5 year old

> son in for MRI's, Cortizone injections, doctors and eye appointments

> every 2-3 months, etc. and it does take a toll on everyone involved.

> I believe that you can make it through everything though

>

> Love Mandi

>

>

> >

> > So we took the long drive up to emory. We stopped at the cafeteria

> for a quick

> > snack and then we checked in with Radiology. We filled out our

> paperwork and

> > then they had to check my braces to see if they needed to take

> them off for the

> > MRI but that wasn't needed. Then they put numbing cream and clear

> bandaids over

> > it to let it take affect. ThenI had to pee in a cup (whats new?)

> and change

> > into the gown.

> > We just waited in our room and watched a show on Animal Planet on

> puppies. It

> > was great to watch a show with tons of footage of cute fuzzy

> puppies it calmed

> > me down a lot. After, that I got a numbing spray, I got to spray

> it and trust me

> > I sprayed A LOT of the spray They put the IV in and soon after

> that I was

> > ready to go get it all over with. I told my granparents that I

> didn't want them

> > there. But only because I know that they would've lost it and

> began to cry and

> > that wouldn't help me in any way.

> > The way I had to watch the movie was strange. The projector

> projected the

> > movie so that the movie was on the wall behind me, so they had

> headphones and a

> > small arch that went over the bed that had two small mirrors. But

> that means I

> > had to watch it all upside down! I still enjoyed the movie once I

> got used to

> > it. My granparents ate dinner at the hospital and after the MRI I

> did the same.

> > After all the fuss I just wanted to go home.

> > It also makes me feel aprehensive to know that I have to do it all

> over again in

> > two more days and for even longer! Yes, it has made me a stronger

> person, but I

> > don't really want to be a stronger person. I just want it all to

> go away. And I

> > know that is what we all want! But, it hurts to know that this is

> only the

> > beginning. On October 31st it will be a year and honestly it has

> been the

> > roughest year of my life. I just think that sometimes bad things

> happen to the

> > wrong people. And I know I don't speak for myself.

> >

> >

> > With loveShea Reasoner

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thank you!

Shea Reasoner

________________________________

From: audra <wynhama@...>

Sent: Tue, August 31, 2010 12:15:40 PM

Subject: Re: MRI

Shea,

You did great! I am not sure I could even do it like you guys.

My 2 kids are 14 and 12. I have cried many Mom tears over these kids. I asked

my pastor, why? They are good kids? His response was, " Because God has a

great plan for them. This will build their character. Through these lessons,

they will be able to help others. " I still don't understand. I don't like it.

It is not fair. I just home that through it all, it will make them better

people. Maybe more compassionate. More loving and kind.

You are an amazing person, I can tell.

Audra

14 Poly 07

Peyton 12 poly 08

>

> So we took the long drive up to emory. We stopped at the cafeteria

[Guest guest]

>

> Bee, I just had some MRIs done but now my neurolgist wants me to get another

one. This time, with contrast. Will this set me back a lot?

+++Hi Tom,

Of course MRIs are a problem since they damage your body, and the contrast means

they'll inject a toxic/poisonous dye.

Why was a MRI done?

Bee

[Guest guest]

I had MRIs done on my neck and lumbar. They found some bulgings discs in my

neck. There was some artifacting on them and now my neurologist wants me to get

another one done with contrast.

> >

> > Bee, I just had some MRIs done but now my neurolgist wants me to get another

one. This time, with contrast. Will this set me back a lot?

>

> +++Hi Tom,

>

> Of course MRIs are a problem since they damage your body, and the contrast

means they'll inject a toxic/poisonous dye.

>

> Why was a MRI done?

>

> Bee

>

[Guest guest]

>

> I had MRIs done on my neck and lumbar. They found some bulgings discs in my

neck. There was some artifacting on them and now my neurologist wants me to get

another one done with contrast.

+++Hi Tom,

What does " artifacting " mean?

IF you continue with their recommendations, what treatments would they propose?

Probably surgery, eh? However, toxins can cause bulging discs and inflammation

too, so it is your choice.

Bee

[Guest guest]

Well, yeah. they need to use those expensive machines to get a profit out of

them.

Follow the money.

But of course they work with fear to manipulate You, and are quite successful

with it.

In most cases at least.

A sceptic (Pia).

>

> I had MRIs done on my neck and lumbar. They found some bulgings discs in my

neck. There was some artifacting on them and now my neurologist wants me to get

another one done with contrast.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Tom,

My husband was in an accident atleast 5-6 years ago which caused neck trauma.

Someone went through a red light and hit him. He ended up with a herniated

disk. Previous to this through the years, he had tight muscles in his neck and

shoulders as well as some big old knots.

Since being on the diet almost two years, he barely has any neck problems. In

fact, I told him his muscles seem so much more relaxed. He has his neck

adjusted once every three months or so but that is all.

I also have had neck trauma several times over (my neck is curved forward due to

whip lashes from accidents caused by others) and the same neck/shoulder issues

as well as osteoarthritis in my back since I was in my late twenties.

I barely have any problems now. Occasionally something flares up for a very

short period of time, but I do believe it is due to detoxification and healing.

[ ] Re: MRI

I had MRIs done on my neck and lumbar. They found some bulgings discs in my

neck. There was some artifacting on them and now my neurologist wants me to get

another one done with contrast.

> >

> > Bee, I just had some MRIs done but now my neurolgist wants me to get

another one. This time, with contrast. Will this set me back a lot?

>

> +++Hi Tom,

>

> Of course MRIs are a problem since they damage your body, and the contrast

means they'll inject a toxic/poisonous dye.

>

> Why was a MRI done?

>

> Bee

>

[Guest guest]

Good link.  Its about time that research be published about long term effects

of MRI.

To

date, the only site I found, is those who complained feeling unwell

post MRIs. Previously health.  I have a healthy friend who suffered

dizzines and vertigo for over six months post MRI.

I also suffered nasty symptoms post MRI.  Would I have it again, NO.

From: KathyB <calicocat477@...>

Subject: MRI

Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 12:14 PM

 

Sorry if receive twice, issues sending. From another list. Go on site for a list

of  Ferromagnetic Objects

thermal blankets are being recalled for use in MRIs as there was an injury while

one was being used.

http://www.jointcommission.org/SentinelEvents/SentinelEventAlert/sea_38.htm

Issue 38, February 14, 2008Preventing accidents and injuries in the MRI suite

[Guest guest]

Thanks Kathy for posting this - I am due to have an MRI in 3 weeks time which I

am seriously thinking again about having. I already had a CT scan this year on

the same area [head and neck] and didn't like that one bit - I think my reaction

to the MRI could be much worse, particularly given the fact that I will still

have some metal fillings in my mouth at the time of the scan so I really don't

think it is a good idea - I think the neurologist I saw has ordered it more for

his own peace of mind to rule out anything, when in actual fact the problems I

experience in my head and neck come on badly when I am exposed to 3G phones [not

that I can tell him this of course - could you imagine what he would write on

the notes]. What symptoms did you suffer after your MRI Furst?

best wishes

Steph

________________________________

From: furstc0404 <furstc0404@...>

Sent: Thu, 28 October, 2010 23:10:35

Subject: Re: MRI

 

Good link.  Its about time that research be published about long term effects

of

MRI.

To

date, the only site I found, is those who complained feeling unwell

post MRIs. Previously health.  I have a healthy friend who suffered

dizzines and vertigo for over six months post MRI.

I also suffered nasty symptoms post MRI.  Would I have it again, NO.

From: KathyB <calicocat477@...>

Subject: MRI

Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 12:14 PM

 

Sorry if receive twice, issues sending. From another list. Go on site for a list

of  Ferromagnetic Objects

thermal blankets are being recalled for use in MRIs as there was an injury while

one was being used.

http://www.jointcommission.org/SentinelEvents/SentinelEventAlert/sea_38.htm

Issue 38, February 14, 2008Preventing accidents and injuries in the MRI suite

[Guest guest]

I just had an MRI of my neck & was quite sick the next day with what seemed like

an intestinal virus, but not sure that it was related to the MRI. No other

lasting effects.

blessings,

Paresh

http://home.earthlink.net/~sunmoonyoga/

[Guest guest]

I know this sounds weird but I felt pretty good after having a brain MRI. They

even used the dye which didn't bother me either. I do react badly to the dye

they use in Catscans though-I would have an MRI over a Catscan anyday.

>

> I just had an MRI of my neck & was quite sick the next day with what seemed

like an intestinal virus, but not sure that it was related to the MRI. No other

lasting effects.

> blessings,

> Paresh

>

> http://home.earthlink.net/~sunmoonyoga/

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Paresh

Glad you had no other lasting effects - can I ask do you have metal fillings in

your mouth?

BW

Steph

________________________________

From: Paresh <sunmoonyoga@...>

Sent: Sat, 30 October, 2010 15:04:04

Subject: Re: MRI

 

I just had an MRI of my neck & was quite sick the next day with what seemed like

an intestinal virus, but not sure that it was related to the MRI. No other

lasting effects.

blessings,

Paresh

http://home.earthlink.net/~sunmoonyoga/

[Guest guest]

yes I have metal fillings.

blessings,

Paresh

http://home.earthlink.net/~sunmoonyoga/

[Guest guest]

> >

> > I just had an MRI of my neck & was quite sick the next day with what seemed

> >like an intestinal virus, but not sure that it was related to the MRI. No

other

> >lasting effects.

> > blessings,

> > Paresh

> >

> > http://home.earthlink.net/~sunmoonyoga/

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

It sure is. make sure you take a compatibility test so you dont get something

you're allergic to.

> > > > >

> > > > > I just had an MRI of my neck & was quite sick the next day with what

seemed

> > > > >like an intestinal virus, but not sure that it was related to the MRI.

No

> > > >other

> > > >

> > > > >lasting effects.

> > > > > blessings,

> > > > > Paresh

> > > > >

> > > > > http://home.earthlink.net/~sunmoonyoga/

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

I AM HAVING A MRI FRIDAY AT NOON FOR MY BRAN AND CERVICAL SPINE. I HAVE MS. MY

QUESTION IS SHOULD I STOP MY TAKING MY LDN BEFORE THESE TEST?

THANKS,

BILL

[Guest guest]

oh man, I had an MRI done of my brain. It was easily the most

painful/icky thing I've ever been exposed to! I could feel it penetrating the

layers

of my brain and at the very end the resonance thing turned and it felt like

it cut my brain in half! It took ages to recover from that. I'm never

having another one done ever again unless my doctor thinks I have brain

cancer or something. Unless it's really really necessary, don't do it!

-Glitter

In a message dated 9/25/2011 8:36:48 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,

superdrove@... writes:

I don't know if this subject has been discussed previously on the list.

Anyone on the list have any opinion about whether it is advisable to get

an MRI?

Are MRI's of certain parts of the body more risky than other parts?

I have 3 gold crowns and I have heavy metals in my body. Would a brain

MRI be bad?

C.

Superdrove

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Guest guest]

I had a bad reaction to levaquin another fluroquinolone antibiotic about 3 years

ago. It left all the tendons in my legs so tight and painful that I could barely

walk. I did recover in about 1.5-2 months though with no apparent problems in my

legs. Then I got ES sensitive late last year. I think the levaquin was related,

but since the result was so delayed it is hard to tell. None of my present

symptoms are similar to what it caused to me at the time either, so I can't make

an association that way either. I just know from looking into it that those

antibiotics are highly toxic to the nervous system.

> >

> > From: debbie4god39@... <debbie4god39@...>

> > Subject: Re: Re: MRI

> > superdrove@...

> > Date: Monday, September 26, 2011, 3:06 AM

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> > do know that the contrast agent is a very potent metal from the

> > lanthamide family, which are magnetic metals and can be worse than

> > others because of their magnetism.....I did a chelation 6 hr. urine

> > challenge collection and lo and behold my 3rd highest metal was from 2

> > full spine and head MRI's I had had 19 years before! Just never came

> > out!

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_116794.html

I found this story today about MRIs creating vertigo (included beginning & end

of article):

FRIDAY, Sept. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Many people who undergo MRI scans describe

feeling dizzy while inside the machine or when they come out, and a new study

may explain why.

Researchers believe that the strong magnet used during an MRI pushes on fluid

circulating in the inner ear, impacting balance and often leading to a feeling

of vertigo or free-falling...............

After taking into consideration known facts about the inner ear, the researchers

concluded that MRI-related vertigo is probably the result of force exerted on

the electrically charged fluid of the inner ear by the magnetic fields of MRIs.

The finding could challenge the results of previous functional MRI studies

designed to detect brain activity, the study authors noted, because the scanner

itself could be causing brain activity related to movement and balance, skewing

results.

" We've shown that even when you think there's nothing happening in the brain

while volunteers are in the scanner, there's actually a lot happening because

MRI itself is causing some effect, " explained Dale , senior research

systems engineer in the department of neurology at s Hopkins University

School of Medicine, in a university news release. " These effects must be taken

into account in the way we interpret functional imaging. "

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> Anyone on the list have any opinion about whether it is advisable to get an

MRI?

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> I have 3 gold crowns and I have heavy metals in my body.  Would a brain MRI be

bad?

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