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Are mri's safe?i've had 2 on my back now they want to do another on my leg. i've had a ct & lots of xrays so i just want to be sure it's not too much.
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MRI's are safe. They: are not xrays and thus don't expose you to radiation..
Answered 6/2/2016
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