Was it risky

[JkBay]

Hi,

I did the abdominal MRI four weeks after I did a colonoscopy. I did not know I had clips on my colon but I got so scared after I read lots of stories regarding the MRI safety, so, I am wondering was it possible that my colon got damaged because of strong magnet from MRI? Could anybody has the similar experience? Do I need to do some tests to confirm everything is all right? Thank you and appreciate all advice.

 

[ronroush7]

Hi. You might want to talk to your doctor and tell him about your concerns.

 

[Amy75]

I'm supposed to have scopes, which I had last June so I wouldn't think I should have to have it again. But, this is a new doctor and he wants me to do those again. Also, the same day he wants me to have an abdominal MRI. Is this dangerous?? I hadn't even thought of that until I saw this post. I'm new here and trying to figure out what is normal here and what isn't.

 

[Lisa]

JkBay...did the doctor tell you why you had clips? Were they related to the colonoscopy or something else? I think you would have known it if there was an issue with the MRI and metal....yes, the magnet is THAT strong!

A lot of metal used nowadays that is left in the body is made of titanium - the screws in my husbands' neck, the heart monitor implanted in my mom's chest etc.....both have had MRI's with no issues.

Amy75 - I don't see any issue with both an MRI and scope on the same day - do you know what order they will be done in? The only issue I might see is if you are still having urges to go to the bathroom...you will be stuck on a table for a half hour or more.....

 

[ronroush7]

JkBay...did the doctor tell you why you had clips? Were they related to the colonoscopy or something else? I think you would have known it if there was an issue with the MRI and metal....yes, the magnet is THAT strong!

A lot of metal used nowadays that is left in the body is made of titanium - the screws in my husbands' neck, the heart monitor implanted in my mom's chest etc.....both have had MRI's with no issues.

Amy75 - I don't see any issue with both an MRI and scope on the same day - do you know what order they will be done in? The only issue I might see is if you are still having urges to go to the bathroom...you will be stuck on a table for a half hour or more.....

I had a MRI in the last couple of years. They detected metal that was left in from a resection. That didnt stop them from doing the MRI.