MRI Head Scan

Good luck Bluesky

Just realised I have a fixed dental bridge. Will they be able to do the MRI as I know you cannot have any metal bits. Any experience? Can't wait for this to be over, stressed about the procedure and what they are going to say about the findings, will I need further procedures?

Don’t worry, lots of people must have scans with dental bridges. Tell them, and they will know what to do. Just concentrate on getting through the scan- it’s not as bad as you think. Don’t worry about after. Good luck.

Thanks DoraMarr!

No radiation used in an MRI scan which takes a bit longer than a CT scan because of that reason.
Just tell the radiographer about dental work or any other metallic object within the body-----it shouldn't be a problem.

BlueSky I had a head and body MRI scan a year ago and there is nothing to fear. It all went far more quickly than I expected, with a lovely radiographer who explained everything that was going to happen and spoke to me periodically through the headphones to tell me how things were going. I could choose a radio station to listen to -music was the best choice as speech would be difficult to hear with the noise of the machine. Fixed metal dental bridges are no problem - I have them. It is noisy but you get used to it. I've also had other scans with contrast, no side effects from any of them, just a hot flush feeling when it goes in. I'm sure you'll be fine.

Thanks to all of you lovely people! Sometimes you just want a word of reassurance from people who have been there before.

I have had it done! What can I say, just as you all had said, it is bearable, lasted about half an hour, towards the end they put the contrast in which was the part that worried me, but nothing just a little bit flushed for a very short while, no sick feeling no headache. They played soothing music , the banging was rather loud at times but in short bursts, I tried to relax as much as possible and was complimented for staying so still. The best part was when they came in saying: "All done"!

Sounds like you managed it fine. I hope you have an appointment to discuss the findings soon.

Well done - we knew you could do it!

So pleased it went well for you.

I knew you would be fine! The anticipation is usually worse than the event. I too was complimented for staying still, funny how proud it makes you feel.

Received letter to make appointywith GP to discuss MRI results. Bit anxious so managed to go straight away and thank god all OK! Surprising how the mind races over all possibilities thanks to good old dr Google!

That's great news, you will be so relieved.

Great Christmas present for you!

Oh I'm so pleased for you. Now you can relax and enjoy the forthcoming season. Excellent news!

Such good news

Thanks ladies yes great Christmas present!

I've just been for one (shoulder problem) and failed miserably. Started to shake just trying it out. They brought my husband in to see if it would help. Yea right! Great idea. My husband is good at that sort of thing.not.
Back to the consultant. I hate having to tell him.

Ive just been for one.....Not a head scan. An MRI scan.

Annepl sorry to hear that you couldn't get through the MRI scan, you could ask your GP for a mild sedative to take before you go in. I was just feeling uneasy but if you are claustrophobic it could be a problem. I heard there are some open MRI machines but I believe these are not in general use yet. Better luck next time.

Thanks Bluesky. I was a bit nervous but when I looked at the scanner I thought its not a very long tunnel I'll be fine. And then suddenly panic set in. I'll see what the consultant says tomorrow. But what a hassle. It would only have been 13 minutes. So annoyed with myself.
I'm afraid I was feeling grumpy and was a bit rude about my poor husband who didn't know what to do.
I've heard of open ones but hopefully an ultrasound will suffice.
Thanks for your reply. I'm glad your results were good.