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Can i take pain killer for my anal fissures to enable me to lie still for 2 hours of brain and orbital mris tomorrow? or will it effect the scan?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ok to take: Ok to take. Should not influence your test. Probably a good idea to take before test.

Dr Jenkins agreed

Answered 9/21/2014

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: You may. They will not affect the MRI, except give you a better scan because you are able to lie still during it.

Dr Zuberi and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/22/2014

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