- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Getting my first ever MRI in 20 minutes
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:35 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:35 am to VolsOut4Harambe
I've had several over the years. They are definitely not a quiet experience, but will find the issue the Dr. thinks you are having.
0
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:35 am to Deuces
quote:
Bro just lay down and go to sleep. I’ve had like ten of them. Lay there and chill.
Yeah, I would agree with that. I get MRIs once a year now. It was a bit more frequent but nothing too time-consuming in 2024.
You will lie down for a period of 20-30 minutes. Every minute or so, you’ll hear annoying sounds that will kind of prevent you from dozing off. I’m usually able to fall asleep quite quickly but the sounds from the machine keep me from sleeping.
If you have an order with contrast, they’ll let you know over the intercom that they’ll start with the contrast fluid via an IV that was set up before the MRI.
I would say the contrast provides a mild discomfort, like a 2-2.5 out of 10. Without contrast, the MRI has no discomfort besides the annoying sounds that come from the machine.
I think the newer machines give a less claustrophobic feel as well, but I’ve never noticed much of an issue, either way.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:36 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Think happy thoughts. Ponder life decisions that lead you to choose your path. Remember those decisions relating to why you found yourself drunk in the gutter with the torn ACL and broken collarbone and a missing kidney. Keep your chin up and swallow.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:36 am to VolsOut4Harambe
No one cares Loser
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:40 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Nothing to it, unless you are claustrophobic or something like that. They have plenty of air circulating in the tube, so if you are cold natured, take the blanket when offered.
Seems like you have to lay still for about 20 minutes. Damn good diagnostic tool.
Seems like you have to lay still for about 20 minutes. Damn good diagnostic tool.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:41 am to Keys Open Doors
I’ll echo the others who said to make sure you don’t have a Prince Albert piercing, butt plug, or massive gold chain on.
Not speaking from experience, those can cause massive issues.
On a serious note, if you have a pacemaker or other medical device within your body, you can only use certain types of machines. That’s what my doctor said in passing. Also the contrast fluid can cause some issues for people with kidney issues, I believe.
Not speaking from experience, those can cause massive issues.
On a serious note, if you have a pacemaker or other medical device within your body, you can only use certain types of machines. That’s what my doctor said in passing. Also the contrast fluid can cause some issues for people with kidney issues, I believe.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:42 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Just be still. I fell asleep. Try not to do that. Sleep twitches not good.
Good luck. Piece of cake (MRI).
Hope knee not too serious.
Good luck. Piece of cake (MRI).
Hope knee not too serious.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:43 am to The Pirate King
quote:
The best sleep you'll ever get is in an MRI machine
how frickin long are y'alls MRIs?
I've only had one before and it was last month and I was done in like 3 minutes. They gave me some headphones and said they woudl put on a pandora station for me to listen to; it only played one song plus half of a second and it was over with.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:44 am to Keys Open Doors
quote:
butt plug,
no butt plug!!! what kind of bullshite is this???
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:45 am to WG_Dawg
quote:
how frickin long are y'alls MRIs?
First two I had (both knees) were about 30 minutes. Last one on my brain was about 20 minutes total in 2 steps.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:47 am to VolsOut4Harambe
quote:
What's it like? Should I prepare for an anal probe?
Loud as F...!
Totally non-invasive but depending on how far in the tube you have to go for your pics it could be a little claustrophobic
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:48 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Had a mri of my brain once following a tbi. Was an insanely long experience. Could feel the waves and hear them.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:50 am to WG_Dawg
quote:
I've only had one before and it was last month and I was done in like 3 minutes.
You got the fake Somali MRI... They take about 20-30 min.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:52 am to madamsquirrel
quote:
For a knee you should go in feet first so not so bad. Head in first is much more claustrophobic.
Try getting one on your neck/face. They put you in a face cage. I've had like 8 MRIs
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:52 am to GetmorewithLes
Some of the CT scans and CTAs are a lot shorter than MRIs.
All of the MRIs I’ve taken have been at least 20 minutes, I think. Longer if there is contrast.
All of the MRIs I’ve taken have been at least 20 minutes, I think. Longer if there is contrast.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:57 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Make sure to take out your butt plug
MRI Accident Report
MRI Accident Report
Posted on 5/12/26 at 10:06 am to 777Tiger
I fall asleep the second the machine turns on. But I like to be cold and love a sound machine, so it's a perfect storm to knock me out. Plane engine noises also knock me out.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 10:12 am to VolsOut4Harambe
quote:
What's it like?
Wear lots of metal
quote:
Should I prepare for an anal probe?
Yes
Posted on 5/12/26 at 10:15 am to VolsOut4Harambe
it's like getting swallowed by a whale and loud noises.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 11:03 am to LSUBoo
quote:Not really. The smaller the focus, the less time.
They're a lot faster now.. MRI on my knee in 2018 took 30 minutes, laying still with my bottom half in the machine.
Did one on my brain last year that was 15 minutes first round, then inject contrast and 5 more minutes.
Page 2 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News