MRI scans

[Eddi]

Who here has had an MRI scan?

This morning I had an MRI scan so a specialist can take a look at the inside of my back, which has been gone since August

I found the whole experience to be much less distressing than I expected and the radiographers were all very nice

The hardest part was getting up off the thing I had to lie down on that fed me into the machine

The machine was made by Phillips, who I think also make TVs

It took about 15 minutes though, but they gave me some headphones to wear so I could listen to the radio whilst the scan took place

It made a funny mechanical noise but this was drowned out by the radio

I could quite happily have fallen asleep in there

 

[SalixIncendium]

Who here has had an MRI scan?

I've had more than a few.

It made a funny mechanical noise but this was drowned out by the radio

These are the gradient coils. Each pulse of electricity makes the vibrate, which is the "funny mechanical" noise you heard.

Gradient coils

What are gradient coils?

mriquestions.com

 

[The Hammer]

I e had a couple. They are certainly loud. But a helluva cool piece of machinery.

 

[SalixIncendium]

And just in case you're wondering how that funny sounding machine costs...

2024 MRI Machine Price Guide

Explore 2024 MRI machine pricing and cost ranges for MRI machines like Siemens Avanto, Philips Achieva, & GE Optima.

www.blockimaging.com

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

Who here has had an MRI scan?

My cancer treatment centers around repeated MRI scans, biweekly blood tests, and biweekly infusion therapy.

 

[SalixIncendium]

My cancer treatment centers around repeated MRI scans, biweekly blood tests, and biweekly infusion therapy.

I imagine that they injected you with contrast as well. I know for my daughter, both her CTs and MRIs were done with contrast.

 

[Eddi]

And just in case you're wondering how that funny sounding machine costs...

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2024 MRI Machine Price Guide

Explore 2024 MRI machine pricing and cost ranges for MRI machines like Siemens Avanto, Philips Achieva, & GE Optima.

www.blockimaging.com

There goes my lifelong dream of MRI scanner ownership!

 

[ChristineM]

Who here has had an MRI scan?

I've had a three, once in the UK to check out my spine and twice in France on my stomach.

And a CT scan on a shoulder.

 

[Revoltingest]

Who here has had an MRI scan?

This morning I had an MRI scan so a specialist can take a look at the inside of my back, which has been gone since August

I found the whole experience to be much less distressing than I expected and the radiographers were all very nice

The hardest part was getting up off the thing I had to lie down on that fed me into the machine

The machine was made by Phillips, who I think also make TVs

It took about 15 minutes though, but they gave me some headphones to wear so I could listen to the radio whilst the scan took place

It made a funny mechanical noise but this was drowned out by the radio

I could quite happily have fallen asleep in there

I took a Valium beforehand to avoid the
possibility of claustrophobia setting in.
It was very relaxing.
BTW, I had to have my head examined first.
(To ensure no metal remained from an eye
injury....a metal grinding splinter.) Fortunately,
nothing was found in my head.

 

[Revoltingest]

And just in case you're wondering how that funny sounding machine costs...

View attachment 90937

2024 MRI Machine Price Guide

Explore 2024 MRI machine pricing and cost ranges for MRI machines like Siemens Avanto, Philips Achieva, & GE Optima.

www.blockimaging.com

Cheaper than I expected.