Please don’t wear or bring anything that contains metal, especially jewelry, watches, some clothing, or anything that is made of metal to your spine MRI. You need to tell your doctor if you have any kind of metal implants, metal allergies or issues related to your health. You will generally be okay to eat, drink and take prescribed medications, but it is a good practice to check if anything changes for an MRI. Especially in instances of a scan involving contrast.
Do Not Wear Metal At The Appointment
Leave it all at home. This involves not wearing jewelry, no watches, no hearing aids, no eyeglasses, no bobby pins, no piercings, dentures, or removable dental devices. Don’t wear clothing with zippers, snaps or metal thread. Metal can alter the MRI images, interfere with the magnetic field of the MRI machine, and can be a safety hazard.
Do Not Hold Back On Anxiety Or Claustrophobia
If you have a history of anxiety about enclosed or tight spaces, then tell your doctor well in advance of the exam. They may give you a mild sedative before the exam, so you feel relaxed and comfortable.
Do Not Arrive Late or Unprepared
Most centres ask you to check-in about 15-20 minutes prior to your appointment; allowing time for safety screening, changing clothes or preparing contrast dye.
Anticipate A Lot Of Unwanted Noise
MRI machines are loud. While it’s not the best part of the experience, it’s also unavoidable. While you’re lying in a scanner, you will be hearing the loud thumping and pulsing noises while the MRI machine is working. Some patients may not mind the noise, while for others it may be annoying.
Conclusion
Remember to leave behind all jewelry and metal objects; speak with your health care provider about your implants or medical devices, and tell them if you are pregnant if you are claustrophobic or anxious, let your provider know before the exam; wear comfortable clothing that will be easy to take off, and follow all diet or medication directions if given. If you remember to follow these considerations, and you provide an accurate medical history, you will help make for a safe and successful imaging study.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What Should You Not Do Before A Spinal MRI?
Before a spinal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), there are items to avoid wearing or bringing because metals can interfere with the magnetic field of the scanner and can cause burns, or distort the images.
Q. Is There Anything I Should Avoid Before An MRI?
Don’t wear metal to your MRI appointment and don’t bring in metal either such as jewelry, watches, hair pins, any clothing with metal fasteners or underwires, along with avoiding makeup and personal care products that contain metal particles.
Q. Is Fasting Necessary For Spine MRI?
Fasting is rarely required for a typical spine MRI. But, if the MRI includes contrast dye, you may have to fast for a couple of hours prior.
Q. Is Spine MRI Done On An Empty Stomach?
You usually will be able to eat or drink normally, prior to your spine MRI. But again, if the MRI requires contrast, then you will have to refrain from eating or drinking for a few hours prior.
Q. What Is The Cost Of An MRI Scan In Delhi, NCR?
In Delhi, the cost of a brain MRI scan runs from 4000 INR to 24000 INR, and also this depends from center to center as well as other factors affecting the price. For more information, reach out to the carebox.
