MRI seemed very quick, how long did yours take?

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I had the first part of my diagnostic process today for possible MS.

The MRI was of the brain and full spinal column.

I was only in for 30 minutes which seems really short.

How long did yours last?

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I had 2 mri’s of brain and full spine first took half an hour the second 45 min. Not too bad aslong as you don’t mind the noise and lack of space.

Darren

3

Brain and spinal column and mine took about 30 mins

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I think my longest one - when I had complete brain and spinal column - was about 45-50 minutes. But that included coming out halfway for “contrast”, before continuing.

If you didn’t have contrast, 30 minutes sounds fine.

Tina

5

Brain and spine was about 45 mins…

But it probably depends on the machine. The newer ones are probably quicker.

Pat x

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It took me about 45mins, but they had to redo one of the scans during this time so 30mins sounds about right.

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Hi I think mine was about 30 minutes…probably just less than.

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I think it must depend on how much of your body you are having scanned. I’ve had a few brain scans - I have had brain scans thanks to epilepsy, which showed up lesions in the brain.

It must also depend on whether a ‘bit’ of scan has to be repeated. For example if you move and they can’t get a clear image.

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Mine was approx 45 mins although they took me out halfway to put in contrast, so think they duplicated the first bit.

Sounds about right.

bren

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