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I am asking a question I was wondering how far into the machine will I go to have my knee done????? I was told I will go in feet first, but how far in will I be???? PLEASE answer me quickly I go on Dec.10/08, thnx so much.. Shelley
Hi Shelley, most people will have to go up their hip level into the MRI machine for a knee MRI scan. Shorter people will of course go a bit further in...
thnx so much for your answer..... when I called the hospital to ask them they said I would go in just over my head, but I could not understand that when I am 5'9" my sisiter had it done and she is the same heighth as me and she went in the same up to her hips or not quite and she had her femer bone scanned... thnx so very much for answering me... Shelley
I am asking about the MRI for my knee, why would the lady at the hospital I am having this at would tell me thet I would be the machine right up to the tip of my head will stick out JUST for my knee to be done I am 5'9" talll that sounds like to much to me haw can I get reasured by Wednesday when I have to go Dec.5 and suggestions????? thnx so much for your patients Shelley
Shelley, in my experience most people who get an MRI of the knee will go into the MRI machine's tube up to their hips, perhaps a bit more. If your hospital or center is advising otherwise, when you get to the facility check with the MRI technologist (the person who will be doing the scan). He or she will be able to give you the best answer about the protocols (how they set up the scan) they use. Good luck!
how far do u go in for a neck scan
Hi Sarah,
For Neck MRI scans, your entire body will be in the tube. If you have claustrophobia, be sure to talk to your doctor and the Radiology department staff in advance.
Good luck!
my friend is getting an MRI scan done, as she has a pain in her lungs, what could this be?
If a neck MRI took only about 20 minutes, will a shoulder MRI be the same?
Hi Emily,
Yes, a shoulder MRI should take about 20 minutes or so. It will take longer if you are having a MR Arthrogram of the Shoulder. This MRI test includes dye that is injected directly into the joint.
I am having to go in and get and MRI, they think I might have tore my ACL will my head be in the machine I am closterphobic?...How long will it take for an MRI on my knee?
Kristine,
You probably will go in up to your hips (depending on your height). Most knee MRIs take about 20 minutes or so. Good luck!
thanks...and really? thats good im so scared to be closed in..and do you get to listen to anything? well thanks im gonna need your luck im so scared!
Kristine, If the machine is what is shown in the picture, you might not get claustrophobic. I am EXTREMELY claustrophobic and refused to see MRI machines pictures on the internet before my scan. When I went in there I requested to close my eyes and be guided to the machine. However, just before entering the room, there was a big window and I got a glimpse of it :) So much for tactics to avoid claustrophobia. Still if you feel you might get it, then take your favourite CD to listen to while it is taking place. Mine didn't work:). I was told burnt ones won't work. But luckily I did need anything. Hope this helps.
Oh and I forgot to add that the machine (which looks like the picture shown above) was pretty wide. Good luck!
hi i have just got my mri appointment thru it says mri head and mri iam test what is a mri iam test for plz thank you jacqui xx
Jacqui
It might refer to the inner ears, iam - internal auditory meatus. This type of MRI scan is usually done for hearing loss, ringing, or dizziness.
hi thank you that explains it as part of my problem is dizziness painful ears and not always hearing things correctly or at all and neck jacqui xx
Im going for an MRI Brain Scan in 2 weeks and am quite scared. Once my body goes in the machine will it then go upwards? A woman at work has scared me to bits telling me it goes in then up!! Do you know how long I will be in the machine for?
Michelle Scaredypants!!!
Michelle,
MRI Brain scans are done lying down on your back. You'll first lie down on the table of the MRI machine outside of the tube. The technologist will place a "coil" around your head - some look like over sized hockey guard masks. The table will move and you'll be advanced into the machine's tube. If your scan is with dye, after 15 minutes or so, the table will move out of the tube, you'll be given the IV dye and then advanced back into the tube. Check out our MRI scan video (link below). The patient is getting an MRI of the Brain. Look carefully just above his face and you can see the "coil."
Here is the link to the video:
http://blog.remakehealth.com/blog_Healthcare_Consumers-0/bid/9120/What-does-an-MRI-scan-sound-like
How far will i have to go into the tunnel to have an mri of my wrist? I am very clausterphobic
Jerry,
You'll probably be lying flat on your stomach with your hand/wrist above your head. You wrist will be inside of a "coil" - its a large plastic covered device. The tech will then advance you into the machine. If you're of average height you'll probably be in up to your upper chest. Taller people, less so.
I have read many many comments on MRIs and generally the problem of being claustrophobicseems to be one of the main concerns. I have had six MRIs and going for another next Thursday. I will admit it is a snug fit when the entire body goes in however with both ends of the machine open, being in a medical facility, and the music, I felt alright (I am claustrophobic). What bothered me most is being unable to move for so long. My last was on my wrist and it seemed like eternity with my arm over my head. I would just like to add that if you must get the MRI and have concern, remember when you are laying there uncomfortable that it is a necessary step to repairing a problem. It seems to help the time go faster and gives it a purpose that is positive. Good luck all. They are not that bad.
I am to have m r i scan of stomach they said I will go in feet first -does that mean my head will be out in the open as I am claustophobic
Hi Patricia,
You'll probably be nearly completely in the tube.
Do you have your head in the machine for a pelvic MRI? Is there an opening on both ends of the machine?
Pretty scary, thx for you help.
Hi Nicole,
Your head won't go in, but depending on your height, you'll probably be up to your chest into the tube. If it is an open MRI the sides are open. If a closed MRI,then no - it will be a complete tube.
Good luck!
Hi, Remember me scardeypants? Well I've had my MRI Scan and although I was in there 30minutes the time went quite fast. I took a CD with me and worked out that each song is approx 3min long, so I would have to listen to roughly 10 songs and then it would be over.
The scan was no were near as bad as I thought it would be.
Try not to worry!
I'm going for a MRI scan on my lower back/waist and legs....how far into the scanner will I be....I'm 5'11'' tall....thanks
Steve
Hi Steve,
You'll probably go in about half way up your chest.
I went for a MRI scan on my neck last night. I was scared but let me reassure everyone there is absolutly nothing to worry about at all.
You can stop it whenever you want but there was no need. I was in head first all the way and yes it is a bit noisey but it is no worse than listening to some techno music.
Seriously don't worry about it. The fear of the unknown is far worse than the event itself. i would be more than happy to have another one now I understand whats involved.
I had a MRI done to day on my neck and spine and lower back. the problem is, is it normal to be sore and hurt from my waist down? only a few hours after having it done.
my doctor ordered a mri scan with contrast but they didnt use the contrast why is this?? did they find something so they didnt need to use it?? need answers worrying
do i go in the mri machine feet first for a thigh mass scan
Hi Neal,
Yes, for an MRI of the thigh you'll go in feet first and probably up to your chest.
I am having an mri scan on my ovary
Iam severely claustrophobic, will i go in feet first and will i be completely in.I am 5'1.
Hi, My doctor has ordered a brain MRI as I had pain , visual disturbance and confusion( which she tends to think is migraine) and I have also had expressive dysphasia which has gotten increasingly worse over the last months. She has asked the radiographer to exclude S.O.L. - any idea what that stands for? Thank you!
Hi Rebecca,
SOL means space occupying lesion. Essentially your doctor has ordered the MRI to look for a brain tumor.
Hi i have to have a MRI scan for suspected menieres, but if that is not found and there is something else causing my problems would this show up or will it just discount menieres and mean i may have to have further MRI scans to find the problem. I ask because i am very claustophobic and really very frightened
My daughter is getting an MRI done today and the paper work her doctor gave us says MRI with S contrast. I was wondering if anyone knows what the S contrast is. Thanks in advance.
Hi Jeremy,
The "s" means without contrast. A "c" means with contrast.
Hi I asked a question earlier on the 8th JANUARY
you didnt answer but have answered others after my question.
Is there a reason for this ....
Hi worried,
Unfortunately I can't answer your question due to its medical nature - you should talk to your doctor.
I am scheduled for an MRI scan to check a "mass" in my uterus. I am severely claustrophobic. Will my entire body be in the scanner? They already know I am clostrophobic and said I can have a sedative to calm me, but I have had ativan, etc. and I know that will NOT suffice!! HELP!!!
Had an MRI head scan without contrast two weeks ago. Letter received today saying they need to do further imaging with contrast to conclude their report. What does this mean.
I just had an MRI on my head (Brain?) yesterday and I wanted to tell you that it was not bad at all. I was a little worried after reading some of the comments here beforehand, but maybe because I was expecting something very negative, it actually turned out to be a fine experience. I even thought the noise were funny at sometimes. I was originally told by my doctor's office that I would be listening to music or possibly watching a movie while I had my MRI done, but the doctor informed me that since it was for my head, I could not have the earphones so I would only have the ear plugs. :( I was a bit disappointed, but it didn't worry me. I didn't even have to take off my clothes, which I thought I had to. My concern was my gold fillings in my teeth, but they were perfectly fine with the MRI. I was in the machine for 25 minutes or so without contract. I could hear the tech telling me how long each scan would take, like a minute and half, or three minutes or ... I think 5 minutes was the longest. I was closing my eyes most of the time and stayed still and just relaxed thinking about whatever... Then I was brought out for the shot of Gadolinium based dye. The tech did a beautiful job - no mess, no pain. I was slid back into the machine again and then I was there for another 15 minutes to do about 3 ~ 4 more scans. I did feel cold inside of my body after the dye was injected, but it didn't make me sick or anything. My doctor recommended me to drink at least 1 and half litter of water the day before and about 2 litters afterwards, which I did. I can say that I had no side effects from the MRI. I really recommend that you drink a lot of water before and after your MRI so the dye would be washed out of your body quicker. The result will be given to me in a few days. My doctor ordered an MRI on me just to make sure that nothing bad was going on there since I started to have a strange, rather loud ringing in my head. She checked my balance, blood pressure, hearing, this and that and found nothing wrong, so she wanted to make sure that nothing strange is going on in my head. I hope not. I think it might just be the stress I have been under these days since the ringing started in the middle of an intense conversation with my business contact. I just wanted to write in to let anyone who is about to have the MRI know that most people who didn't have any problem won't write in so do not worry about what you read here too much. I feel bad for people who had a bad experience with their MRI, but I do think that most people have no problem with it. Good luck!
I've had a MRI of my brain-the results stated several micro hyperinsensitivities. Anyone know what this means?
I have been told I need a Gadolinium MRI scan and something about IAM. What does this mean?
ihad a head and spine MRI. it was not bad at all. total time 1 1/4 hrs. I counted to 100 over & over and said hail marys...also had the dye injection. previously some time ago I had one done on my anke.
I thank GOD for this site and for the relief that we all seem to share in knowing that we are not alone. I had my first MRI 02/26/2010 for my neck and spine with out contrast. The Dr. wrote the order and handed it to me with out a word or hesitation. I guess that confidence was the reason that I did not research MRIS before the MRI.
A list of sympyms:
FLASHING LIGHTS
Buzzing in ear
Hearing a radio in the background
Moving particles in the air
Loss of memories
Impaired depth perception
Out of breath
Twitching
Loss of musle control
Hair on my head became one knot
*Moments of clarity
Crying as to squeeze the tears from my stomach, with a taste as you smell before an electric storm
Fingertips purple and numb
No sense of time
Weakness
achy
Arm hair missing
Hi, can anyone tell me will my head and shoulders be in the MRI tunnelwhilst having a knee scan and how long do you think it will take? i am so anxious about it as i suffer with Panic attacks especially in confined spaces but know i have to have it done but am getting myself all worked up about it?? Thank you. x