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A member asked:
I've had about 8 ct scans in the past 2 years. neurologist wants to do a mri. how safe is a mri? worried of radiation .
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Do MRI: Mri is far safer than ct and is not a source of ionizing radiation.
Answered 1/26/2019
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MRI: Mri will not expose you to radiation but make sure that you do not have any contraindications for getting an mri. Mri uses a big magnet and therefore if you have any metal hardware in your body, you may not be able to get one. Check with your physician to be sure that you are eligible. Also, contrast used in MRI can cause some adverse effects.
Answered 6/10/2014
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None: Mri has no radiation but your ct scans all did. Only metal from non-medical sources is a contraindication and this can be determined by history and x-rays (if needed). Any medical hardware manufactured after 1996 is MRI compatible.
Answered 6/10/2014
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