What do you wear for a neck MRI?
You will wear a hospital gown or clothes without metal zippers or snaps (such as sweatpants and a t-shirt). Make sure you take off your watch, jewelry and wallet. Some types of metal can cause blurry images. You will lie on a narrow table that slides into a tunnel-shaped scanner.
Can you swallow during a neck MRI?
Between scans (when the magnet is not beeping), you can swallow freely, however you still can not change your body position or scratch, etc.
How do you prepare for a neck MRI?
When you arrive for your procedure, you’ll be asked to remove any metal jewelry and clothing that contains metal. You may be asked to change into a hospital gown. Sometimes, MRI procedures involve contrast dye. If that’s the case, you may be given the dye intravenously before the procedure.
Why would a doctor order an MRI of the neck?
Doctors might order an MRI to evaluate the anatomy of the seven cervical spine bones or spinal cord, or to look for injuries in the area. A cervical spine MRI also can help doctors: Evaluate symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in the arms, shoulders, or neck area.
What happens if I cough during an MRI?
Take a cough suppressant if you think you’ll need one. Coughing during an MRI may cause movements that require starting over. Just make sure your healthcare provider says it’s OK to do so.
What happens if you cough during an MRI?
If you have a cough or cold, consider taking a cough suppressant or decongestant prior to you visit. You may be reminded not to cough or move during the scan, and this includes scratching any itches that arise. If you do move in any manner during the scan, they may have to begin that sequence over again.
How is an MRI of the neck done?
You’ll lie down on a narrow bed that’s attached to the MRI machine. Your head will be on a headrest and your arms at your sides. The MRI technician will give you earplugs to muffle the loud knocking and thumping noises the machine makes when it’s running. You may have the option to listen to music during the scan.
Do you leave your clothes on for an MRI?
We will provide safe and comfortable clothing to wear for your exam. We also encourage you to avoid wearing clothing items that indicate the use of “coolmax” or “silver technology” for your exam. These terms typically indicate the use of metal threads.