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Hollis AK

Yesterday, I had an MRI on my head/brain.
Is there such a thing as side or after effects from a 30 min. scan?

August 27, 2025
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I sure hope not cause part of the diagnosis process for me was an MRI that took 3 hours...😬
It was of my entire skeletal system to see if my myeloma had created lesions on any of my bones... believe it or not I feel asleep during it.... no ill effects afterwards...

August 27, 2025 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Kathryn,
I can’t travel anymore. It’s too exhausting. I’m only 67 years old and used to go non-stop. Now I’m exhausted even using a wheelchair in the airport. I’m glad my dad moved to a memory care near me. Now I don’t have to fly to see him.
Paula🌹

August 30, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I have had an MRI with no after affects. You had a very challenging trip home but thankfully you are better this morning.

August 28, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I have had several including full body mri scans and without exception I have had no side effects. I just really hate the noise and it seems to go on forever ( sympathies Bob ) even if it’s only a 30 minute one. I have a pacemaker so I have the pacemaker technician with the radiographer all the time. My heart is speeded up for the duration then she puts it back to normal. I am telling you this in case anybody is in a similar situation and I want to say there’s nothing to worry about you feel okay throughout and after enjoy the end of your summer everyone xxxx

August 27, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I felt disoriented and more fatigued than my usual daily fatigue. If I went straight home it probably wouldn't have had a problem, but that was not the case. I had to get a cab, then walk ( was really tiring ) to the motel....and so on..I am better this morning and just decided to ask the question.The MRI was without, then with...a tracer agent? I've forgotten the correct term for the moment.

August 27, 2025

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