Cart

Before, During And After Your MRI Test

Tue, Dec 22, 20 . Admin Editor

MRIs: you may be familiar with the acronym, but not much else. The first thing you need to know is: Don’t worry! MRIs or Magnetic Resonance Imaging has been around since the 1970s. The test is normally completely painless and does not involve radiation. What is does is help doctors diagnose a wide range of conditions that would be otherwise difficult to diagnose using other procedures.

Below is an infographic entitled, MRI Preparation: What To Expect, explaining what will happen before, during the after your test. There’s nothing in the graphic that should scare you, but there are several things you’ll learn that are very important.

Your biggest MRI challenge will probably be the dress code. You’ll be told before your test to not wear any metal to your procedure. Metal and MRI tests do not mix well. You should alert your doctor of any metal you have inside, such as artificial joints or a pacemaker. You’ll find other things highlighted in the infographic of what not to wear during your test, such as makeup.

Depending on what part of your body is being scanned, you may find yourself completely inside the MRI tube for the duration of the MRI, anywhere from 15 minutes to over an hour. If you suffer from claustrophobia, do alert your doctor so he is aware in advance of the test. In some cases, claustrophobia is treated with a sedative; in less severe cases, simply having your favorite background music is enough to reduce anxiety.    

Although an MRI produces images almost immediately, it can take anywhere from a few days to two weeks for radiologists to review them and doctors to report back. This is why, as the infographic states, it is a good idea to ask how long that report will take before you leave. For all the MRI details, please continue reading.

MRI Preparation: What to Expect from Imprex

Subscribe to our Trusted Health Club newsletter for more information about natural living tips, natural health, oral care, skincare, body care and foot care. If you are looking for more health resources check out the Trusted Health Resources list.  

Reviewed By:

Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.

Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels

Share this Product