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Open MRI - any dangers?

The dangers and side effects of an MRI?

  • I wanted to know if there was any danger of suffering permanent damage from getting an MRI. I looked up ‘MRI side effects’, and ‘MRI injuries’. I read from these two sites. http://trusted.md/blog/tyler24476/2006/01/05/mri_side_effects http://klienspecter.com/mri_injury_lawyer.htm My first fear is that there could be a metallic fragment in the room, not necessarily an obvious one, but the kind that may come in under someone’s shoes, like a small spec of metal. Then when the machine is turned on, it may lodge in my head or body, maybe without me feeling it. I've heard it can affect the brain and nervous system, resulting in permanent headaches and/or nerve damage? I’ve also heard the machine can cause permanent damage to your ears if you don’t wear earplugs? I'm concerned that I mightn't be wearing them properly, or they mightn't be good quality. I've also heard that it can cause a permanent tightness sensation in the testicles? Thanks anyone who knows and can answer honestly.

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    MRI's are very safe. Injuries due to an MRI are very rare. I've had 4 or 5 MRI's in the past and haven't had any problems due to them. The only reason why you might not want to have one is if you have a pacemaker, or a spinal cord stimulator. They will give you ear plugs to wear, the type of ear plugs that they use vary from place to place, but if you aren't sure how to use them ask the technician before they put you in the MRI (the MRI isn't noisy unless it's running).

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You're more likely to suffer a calamity by going to the dentist or, for that matter, taking a shower or crossing a street. In fact the trip down to the lab is more dangerous than the procedure itself. LOL! There's nothing about MRI's that should be worrisome. The fact that you are getting an MRI done suggests that whatever they're looking for would be more harmful than the MRI itself. Most of the tests they had prior to the invention of the MRI would be considered more harmful. Like when they used to inject radioactive dye into your body. Actually they still do this in most areas where MRI's are not available. A cellphone is more dangerous to your brain than a stinking MRI. LOL!

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