Re: Re: CT scan- other options

[Guest guest]

An MRI uses very strong magnetic fields and radio waves but no radiation

in the sense of nuclear radiation or x-rays.

As long as you don't have any metal embedded in your body, they are safe

AFAIK.

Zack

On Mon, 1 May 2006, Bee Wilder wrote:

> Liz wrote:

>

> > Hi Bee and All,

> >

> > Bee suggested that I should see a doctor about my headaches, my

> doctor wrote me a referral for a CT scan, would I be exposed to less

> > radiation with MRI? What is the safest option?

>

> ==>I'm not sure about whether an MRI is less radiation or not, but they

> won't do one until it is evident that one is needed, because it is very

> expensive compared to a CT scan.

>

> Bee

>