ES + MRI SCAN
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I have had ES since April 2007 and Me for 8 years. My doc wants to do an MRI scan - probably to investigate why I am having the bad migraine headaches. He doesn't know I am ES and it is not something I can really tell him. I still haven't had my amalgam fillings removed and am worried about how the MRI will affect me as an ESSER. I read last night on the WWDTY site [what doctors don't tell you] that there is an injectible dye they use to prep your body for an MRI scan which the article describes thus: " Currently, the only MRI contrast materials approved by the American Food and Drug Administration are chelates containing a rare earth element calledgadolinium. When injected into a patient's veins, this works similarly to iodine contrast agents, but is supposed to be far safer, with severe reactions occurring in about 1 in 350,000 patients. MRI is mainly used to view the nervous system, for suspected strokes, braintumours, multiple sclerosis, brain infections like meningitis, epilepsy, developmental disorders of the brain such as hydrocephalus, and problems of the spinal cord or vertebrae. Its advantages over CAT scans are that it shows better tissue contrast, enables you to get images in multiple planes, has no radiation and a safer contrast medium and enables you to view veins. The big minus is that the patient must undergo much longer scanning time, and results can be flawed if patients move during the process. In MRI, the patient is placed inside a massive cylindrical magnet weighing up to 500 tons large enough to envelope the entire body. While you are inside the magnet a quick pulse is applied, creating a magnetic field some 50,000 times stronger than that of the earth. The effect of this is to excite the nuclei of atoms within body cells. These hyped up nuclei produce radiofrequency echoes, which get translated into images on the computer. The problem is that no one yet knows the likely long term effects of subjecting the body to a magnetic field powerful enough to send magnetic objects flying across the room." There is also mention that there is a link between MRI and the development of cancerous cells. I don't know whether to have the MRI or not and would be interested to knowwhat forum members think since it could help me in making my decision. Hasanyone on the forum had an MRI and what was their experience? did it have any impact on their Es symptoms? All views would be greatly appreciated Best wishes Steph |
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Hi Steph, I've had a brain MRI scan done so I can share my experience. Forcontext I am electrically sensitive enough to notice EMF and have some symptoms, but not severely so. I did not feel that the MRI kicked me into having problems though I did a lot of meditation and deep breathing during and after. It can be a very anxiety producing experience - and who knows part of the anxiety may be from the strong magnetic fields.
The MRI machine for my test was one where only my head and upper body had to go in the machine - it wasn't a full body one. That helped. There's a mirror inside that you can look at that's angled to show the room and createa sense of space. There's also a button and intercom so you can communicate with the technician in the other room. The hardest part is the loud jackhammer like sounds the machine makes and staying perfectly still. In hindsight my sensitivity was triggered two years before that when I lived near three cell towers, power lines, and next door to an air force base. I didn't have a jump or change in my experience or well-being after the MRI though. Each person is individual so I can't swear that it won't be a problem for you - but it doesn't have to be. I would start practicing now if you don't already a strong meditation technique to use. That was invaluable in helping me get through test without panic. I found just plain mantra the way togo. Good luck and I hope they find all is well for you. Alexa --- In [hidden email], "isla252000" <reader41@...> wrote: > > Hi everyone > > I have had ES since April 2007 and Me for 8 years. My doc wants to do an MRI scan - probably to investigate why I am having the bad migraine headaches. He doesn't know I am ES and it is not something I can really tell him. I still haven't had my amalgam fillings removed and am worried about how the MRI will affect me as an ESSER. I read last night on the WWDTY site [whatdoctors don't tell you] that there is an injectible dye they use to prep your body for an MRI scan which the article describes thus: > > " Currently, the only MRI contrast materials approved by the American Food and Drug Administration are chelates containing a rare earth element called gadolinium. When injected into a patient's veins, this works similarly to iodine contrast agents, but is supposed to be far safer, with severe reactions occurring in about 1 in 350,000 patients. > MRI is mainly used to view the nervous system, for suspected strokes, brain tumours, multiple sclerosis, brain infections like meningitis, epilepsy,developmental disorders of the brain such as hydrocephalus, and problems of the spinal cord or vertebrae. > Its advantages over CAT scans are that it shows better tissue contrast, enables you to get images in multiple planes, has no radiation and a safer contrast medium and enables you to view veins. The big minus is that the patient must undergo much longer scanning time, and results can be flawed if patients move during the process. > In MRI, the patient is placed inside a massive cylindrical magnet weighing up to 500 tons large enough to envelope the entire body. While you are inside the magnet a quick pulse is applied, creating a magnetic field some 50,000 times stronger than that of the earth. > The effect of this is to excite the nuclei of atoms within body cells. These hyped up nuclei produce radiofrequency echoes, which get translated into images on the computer. > The problem is that no one yet knows the likely long term effects of subjecting the body to a magnetic field powerful enough to send magnetic objects flying across the room." > There is also mention that there is a link between MRI and the development of cancerous cells. > > I don't know whether to have the MRI or not and would be interested to know what forum members think since it could help me in making my decision. Has anyone on the forum had an MRI and what was their experience? did it have any impact on their Es symptoms? > > All views would be greatly appreciated > > Best wishes > > Steph > |
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In a message dated 11/12/2009 06:21:54 GMT Standard Time, [hidden email] writes: The MRI machine for my test was one where only my head and upper body had to go in the machine - it wasn't a full body one PUK REPLIES - I had the same many yaers ago due to me complaining about a lump behind my left ear, the lump is still there but the MRI showed nothing, I did not have any noticeable symptoms after the scan either. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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I had a CT scan, which was completely fine for me. Even with the radiative black dye pumped into my system! My doctor wanted me to have a MRI scan, but i decided not to have one, due to being so sensitive at that time....
Im sure its ok as its not prolonged experience over a couple of hours. maybe 20 mins?But it depends on what stage of ES you are at. How heathy you feel. Best Giles --- On Fri, 11/12/09, [hidden email] <[hidden email]> wrote: From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> Subject: Re: [eSens] Re: ES + MRI SCAN To: [hidden email] Date: Friday, 11 December, 2009, 11:00 In a message dated 11/12/2009 06:21:54 GMT Standard Time, roxalis@rocketmail. com writes: The MRI machine for my test was one where only my head and upper body had to go in the machine - it wasn't a full body one PUK REPLIES - I had the same many yaers ago due to me complaining about a lump behind my left ear, the lump is still there but the MRI showed nothing, I did not have any noticeable symptoms after the scan either. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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I had an MRI scan about 4 weeks ago and it was absolutely fine for me. Ada --- On Fri, 11/12/09, Christina Steils <[hidden email]> wrote: From: Christina Steils <[hidden email]> Subject: Re: [eSens] Re: ES + MRI SCAN To: [hidden email] Date: Friday, 11 December, 2009, 22:10 I had a CT scan, which was completely fine for me. Even with the radiative black dye pumped into my system! My doctor wanted me to have a MRI scan, but i decided not to have one, due to being so sensitive at that time.... Im sure its ok as its not prolonged experience over a couple of hours. maybe 20 mins?But it depends on what stage of ES you are at. How heathy you feel. Best Giles --- On Fri, 11/12/09, paulpjc@aol. com <paulpjc@aol. com> wrote: From: paulpjc@aol. com <paulpjc@aol. com> Subject: Re: [eSens] Re: ES + MRI SCAN To: eSens@yahoogroups. com Date: Friday, 11 December, 2009, 11:00 In a message dated 11/12/2009 06:21:54 GMT Standard Time, roxalis@rocketmail. com writes: The MRI machine for my test was one where only my head and upper body had to go in the machine - it wasn't a full body one PUK REPLIES - I had the same many yaers ago due to me complaining about a lump behind my left ear, the lump is still there but the MRI showed nothing, I did not have any noticeable symptoms after the scan either. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Hi Steph,
I also had an MRI scan in 1994 so the doctor could see if I had a tumor causing my 24/7 "migraine" headache. I did not notice any increase in symptoms from it, and quite frankly, don't understand why. Of course, it took me years to get better, but I had more reaction from the medication they prescribed to "try this" than from the scan. Stewart isla252000 wrote: > I have had ES since April 2007 and Me for 8 years. My doc wants to do an MRI scan - probably to investigate why I am having the bad migraine headaches. He doesn't know I am ES and it is not something I can really tell him. I still haven't had my amalgam fillings removed and am > All views would be greatly appreciated > |
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