I am currently taking three 1mg Xanax per day & I am very tolerant to them. I have chronic pain issues & am on a few opioid meds also. Will this one pill really help the MRI experience better for my pain & anxiety???
I am prescribed a 1mg Ativan for an MRI tomorrow. Will this help me?
Question posted by evilette on 19 April 2012
Last updated on 20 April 2012
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waters_marsha
20 April 2012
I have been doing extensive research on the contrast agents that they are using in MRI's that all contain gaddinium, which has new evidence posted by the FDA to trigger a deadly disease called, Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis. Studies have shown that patient with any form of kidney disease, from mild to severe, are more susceptible to the disease with exposure to this contrast agent in an MRI. The FDA has issued a public health advisory. Check it out--you may ask for no contrast.
Buddy1971
20 April 2012
Thank you that's good to know because I've had a few before they did a C-1 C-2 fusion & now there's metal(I assume that's what the 4 screws in my neck are made of) in my neck so they are no longer able to do. Thanks.
Buddy1971
20 April 2012
I did want to comment on the anxiety part of your MRI & unless your real closterphobic I've found they are pretty quick & even though I am closterphobic & take a benzodiazipines,I didn't need anything,but yes I'm sure they will help some. Good luck.
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