MRI and tattoos/ Mirena IUS

LolaCrayola
LolaCrayola Member Posts: 152
edited 14. Aug 2012, 03:10 in Living with Arthritis archive
I would like people with tattoos to tell me their MRI had no effect. I have a lot of tattoos, one directly on the site. My specialist saw all my tattoos and did not mention anything. I will also have a Mirena IUS by then. Thanks.

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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I googled NHS Choices and this is what it said:

    Tattoos

    Some tattoo ink contains traces of metal, but most tattoos are safe in an MRI scanner. Tell the radiographer immediately if you feel any discomfort or heat to your tattoo.

    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Lola sorry I cant help, but I do want to wish you well with the scan, and hope you get the answers you want.xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have had 6 MRIs all since my mirena coil was fitted. The first one was about 8 months after and I think I did feel something but I might have been imagining it. Since then I haven't had any problems.
  • Harlansmummy
    Harlansmummy Member Posts: 89
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have several tattoos, including a half sleeve, and had an MRI with no issues. It is usually only tattoos from back street scratchers or prison that uses low quality ink, containing metals :)
    Twenty-something mother, home educating my wonderful son and currently TTC.

    My particular flavour of arthritis is yet to be confirmed
  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have tattoos, never had a problem in an MRI scanner! :)
    Hey little fighter, things will get brighter
  • LolaCrayola
    LolaCrayola Member Posts: 152
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you to everyone who posted.
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lola

    sorry I can't help, but I do wish you well with your scans

    Love Juliepf x

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