Foot pain and MRI

ELAINE55555
ELAINE55555 Member Posts: 123
edited 24. Aug 2013, 19:23 in Living with Arthritis archive
HI all

Posted recently about pain in foot since April. I now have to go for an MRI. Anyone know what this entails? Surely my whole body wont go in the machine? I'm a bit claustrophobic. Will I get results there and then?
Thanks in advance.
Elaine

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I don't know, Elaine. I'd imagine not but I've only ever had an MRI when a hip was broken so it was the full works for me. I know there are people with foot problems on here and I hope one will be along to help soon.
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  • Angieheardie
    Angieheardie Member Posts: 20
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elaine

    I had an MRI for my foot a month ago!

    No worries you go in feet first!! They lay you on the bed with a pillow and if lucky hear some really rubbish music. They will wrap your foot up in a splint so you don't move it. It's comfortable enough. You will go into the scanner up to about your knee. The assistants are really good and you have a buzzer if you panic. I've also done head first - not so good. Expect some loud noises - they warn you when it's about to happen.

    Good clear images which are interesting to see.

    Good luck - lets us know how u get on.

    A
  • ELAINE55555
    ELAINE55555 Member Posts: 123
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI A,
    Thanks for that info. I was really worried about about going in head first. I think panic would set in with me. Got stuck in a toilet on a wee fishing boat on holiday once, I was actually on the floor shouting underneath the door HELP HELP! When I got out, everyone was rolling about laughing, but it was'nt funny for me! lol :lol:
  • Angieheardie
    Angieheardie Member Posts: 20
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elaine
    Let us know how u get on!
    Good luck.

    A :wink:

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