For anybody reading this who is nervous about their MRI scan, I just did mine today and was extremely nervous beforehand. Making sure you ask questions and understand what will happen during your scan is key to feeling more comfortable. Don’t be nervous like I was because it honestly was cooler than scarier BY A MILE. If you’re claustrophobic, just close your eyes and relax. Listen to the music or fall asleep if you can. If not, just count in your head or think about fun things. Your MRI will be great, I promise. All my stress and worry was for nothing and I hope you will feel the same. You got this!

I just got an mri today. If you’re nervous, don’t be. I’m a wussy and am terrified of loud noises (gives me anxiety and hurts my ears) and don’t care for small spaces, and I have a severe anxiety problem. I’m a young woman, 22 years old, who has a lot of problems due to anorexia nervosa and binge eating. I had to get an mri of my brain and neck. (Something is messing with my nerves and nervous system, which has affected my brain.) I may even have to go back for other things. Who knows. And everyone told me about how bad getting an mri was and that it was a scary, horrible experience. I got myself all worked up over it and cried the first time, didn’t even get in the machine. I came back with a Valium this next time, and was scared, but also ready, and I told myself it didn’t matter what happened, it was just noise and I needed treatment. I told myself to drown it out and rest, that it would all be over soon and it doesn’t matter anyways cause nothing matters, but my health. And I just knew I had to do it, so I sucked it up. My mom wasn’t even able to come with me, so I had my dad, and my aunt works there, so she actually stayed in the room with me and held my leg. (Was nervous about not having mom with me, but told myself it was now or never.) And let me tell you guys, it wasn’t no where near as bad as everyone made it out to be. I am the biggest wuss and it wasn’t bad at all. No pain. No panic attack. And it went by so fast. I did great, except I kept trying to move. It was not as loud as everyone said it was. It wasn’t even as loud as my music I listen to. The ear protection and headphone did pretty good as the sound sounded drowned out. It didn’t sound like a concert nor a construction site. (It might have if I didn’t have ear protection.) and it also depends on the machine you get in. (If it’s old or new.) mine was a newer one. It just kind of sounded like the microwave at home and I heard music. The music wasn’t that loud. Just normal volume. And I heard them speak which was somewhat loud, but not that loud. It never made me jump nor did it make my heart beat. Just heard a few weird noises around me and saw a bright light. I wasn’t all the way in the tunnel, just about half way. It felt pretty roomy and I could see out of it a little. It didn’t hurt my ears at all. And just felt like an x-ray. It reminded me of being in an open microwave. It was more relaxing than scary. It got a little uncomfortable, but I moved to make myself more comfortable. And i just thought about how it wasn’t that bad and I’d be done soon. And at times, didn’t think about anything really. Just rested. I opened my eyes and closed them, but kept them closed most of the time. And then it was all over. They slid me out gently and I went home happy. But yeah. People over dramatize mris. I’d do it again. Not that big of a deal. Didn’t sound like a motorcycle and not quite as loud as a jackhammer. (But the sound sounded similar.) Just sounded like an annoying microwave with a radio playing. If I got comfortable and was sleepy, I could go to sleep. I’m sure the old one could be a little loud at times, but I’m sure it’s not as bad as people say. And the new one isn’t bad at all. You just lay there and get scanned. And the noises online sound louder than when you’re in the machine. It may not be pleasant to lay there and do nothing, but it really isn’t that bad. If you’re nervous and took the time to read this, I hope this helped. ❤

This is reassuring, I am scheduled for an MRI on my brain due to having headaches everyday. I am so scared and nervous, and trying to do my research before going into neurology and getting my MRI done. Thank you!!

Loved the amazing sounds during my scan this week, medical science at it's most amazing

I had this done today and was a bit anxious, it’s actually completely different to what you expect. Nothing to worry about keep your eyes closed and think of funny stuff and time goes very fast. It’s all in your head there’s absolutely nothing to worry about 😊

Sounds like the intro for a rock band song. That should keep me busy tomorrow when I have my brain and cervical spine scan

Thank you so much for sharing this video. You have made me feel so much more comfortable as I was fairly nervous. I am going for my first MRI scan this evening.

just got it done today and honestly was pretty good! it looked exactly like this! - when i first went in they put me in hospital gown scrub pants but i could leave on my hoodie - they laid me down - they gave me a warm blanket which helped ground me (anxiety thingy) - they gave me ear plugs and then put headphones on me and let me pick my favorite radio station - the music literally helped so much but i would recommend having them turn it up because the machine is quite loud - they gave me shoulder cushions so i would be more comfortable - they gave me a pump thing that looked like the end of a blood pressure cuff and if i squeezed it they said they would run in and get me out (they were in the room right next door with a big window to see in) - she rubbed my arms and leg to calm me down - when they take the pictures there are a series of different sounds and they would talk to me in the headphones and tell me how long the sounds would last (2 minutes, 4 minutes.. you get it) - OH they also had cool air blowing in it which was very refreshing - they had me in there for 30 minutes without the contrast and then they slid me out and gave me a tiny iv and they put the contrast in and I thought I would feel sick but literally nothing happened so don't worry about that at all - after the contrast they put me in for 15 minutes to take more pictures - then i was done!!! results next week! i would recommend taking benadryl, it really calmed me down. and don't move your head or they will have to take a picture again. just lay there, focus on the music maybe lip synch a little, pretend you are in a music video. remember they have done 1000s of these and you can always get out right away. think of a nice scenario like i imagined celebrating Halloween with Chae hyungwon haha. but it felt actually refreshing and relaxing. just breathe!!

Thank you. This is very helpful, and well-presented.

I imagine myself in a techno concert when i hear those noises haha!

Yes, it is very loud, but with ear muffs you are fine. I had an MRI scan a couple years ago. And it was actually pretty comfortable, they gave me warm blankets and ear buds.

The noises an MRI machine makes as it "takes photos" is the sound of various frequencies of alternating current flowing through the superconductors wrapped around the tube you lay in and causing the coils/control circuits to hum/whine. MRI machines generate up to 60,000x the magnetic field strength of the Earth. Quantum mechanics at work, baby!

Had one today in the U.K. being in an enclosed spaced wasn’t the issue for me. It was the noises that each scan makes. Sounded like a fight in Star Wars one minute, then like someone was banging on the tube with a sledge hammer. 40minutes long.

I have my mri appointment soon for dizziness and fainty spells that have been around for months. extremely scared not only for the results but also bc I suffer from a panic disorder which essentially gets triggered by claustrophobia.. I’m praying I can be strong enough to fight my anxiety so that I can get some answers. my best wishes to anyone reading these comments too 🙏

Never worry about having an MRI. Nothing much happens except it makes lots of different sorts of noises. Just close your eyes and relax while the machine does its thing. The noises come from the electromagnets inside the machine being pulsed. Nothing at all to worry about.

Loved watching this!

Nervous Neurodivergent here, this is so cool, like the lighting is super cool and then like the noises?!? Heck yeah brain guitar!!

i possibly cant relax with that magnets making sound while charging once i had an mri and i cried due to the loudness

I am severely claustrophobic and it’s no way I could do this. I really wish they would put people to sleep for MRI’s. This is so disturbing

That ambient lighting

I've had several MRI's over the years. Yesterday I had an open MRI of the brain. I deal with sinus and vertigo. 50 mins inside the machine. Best advice is to close your eyes and take deep relaxing breaths. I try to think of something I really enjoy doing. Occasionally, I peeked, and I didn't realize how close things were to me with that football helmet type gadget they place on you, but you do get thru it.

Just had my yearly brain scan today. I almost fall asleep every time.

I wish that NJIN here in New Jersey will give you a choice of music and color too .

I've never had an MRi like this! With lights and music and I'm in there at least 30 mins each time and a least 2* a year

I’ve had a few brain MRI. My hospital didn’t have music lol. It’s best described as having someone operate a jackhammer inside your head!

Y’all I got the MRI a few days ago it wasn’t bad I kind of had to pee during it but it’s ok I held it in and it was kind of relaxing sometimes I felt like I was gonna fal asleep

I had a full spine MRI yesterday, took over an hour. I was so nervous but it was really fine. I actually fell asleep! It seems claustrophobic but my feet and top of my head were out of the machine at the whole time.

As a epilepsy patient, the hospital i went to to get an MRI scan did not let me listen to music (This was Wake Forest Baptist Hospital) but in the end it was just the matter of the weird sounds that i imagined were music.

I had a brain MRI when I was like 5 years old or something because my dad hit me in the head with a golf club when I was 4. (DON’T WORRY, IT WASN’T ABUSE, IT WAS A TOTAL ACCIDENT! He took me golf clubbing for fun and didn’t see me run up to him when he was about to swing.) Anyway, they needed to do an MRI scan about a year later just to make sure that my skull was healing correctly and I didn’t have any brain damage or anything. I actually don’t remember any of it because they put me under anesthesia before it because apparently kids have a hard time staying still and it can be scary for them. I’m personally glad they put me under because I was a wimpy kid so I definitely would’ve pissed my pants!

I was panicking before she even got backed into the machine....nope nope nope 😂

its like being in a music studio, the machine was throwing a sick beat when i was in

im getting an mri on my knee soon- j hope its the siemens mri machine because those ate quite interesting

I had an MRI for my knee a few months ago and it was my first one and it was SO LOUD. Mine was in a trailer but I’m glad I didn’t have to use to call button😅

Do not be scared about an mri. Had my first one today and man I don’t know why I was scared you are literally just chilling with some club music around you 😂 the only thing I felt was for 5 minutes a wave feeling in my head like a massage was happening that’s it. Other than that just noises

I had to get out of mine last time😢 second attempt tomorrow, I hate confined spaces. The noise is no bother when you have a beaty song to listen to x

Why do they need to be so loud? Why can't it be quiet lol.

Thankyou so much for such a professional video. Maybe i little bit of advice for some people you need to talk a little slower but fantastic explanations.

This is helpful! I am getting my MRI soon for absence seizure blackouts, im nervous but this makes me feel a little better about it!

Im gettingb my mri today hopefully it goes well

Just had one a few hrs ago. Wish my drs had a music thing. i got ear plugs, but it didn’t help much. ears are still ringing. was done in maybe 40mins.

Sounds like fire alarms and construction and sirens

Wow I am impressed

meanwhile me vibing on MRI sound 😂😂

I just went through one. When she asked "are you ok?" was the moment I learned I'm a bit claustrophobic

What they don't tell you: when they say "ok, we're gonna start" your brain will interpret it as "ok, nose. We're gonna start itching".

I sure didn't get music or special colors or panic button or side guards at my brain mri without contrast yesterday. I had to lie still like a corpse and did get earbuds and a headphone. I paid a lot for my scan but in my town none of the imaging centers offer such luxuries. I have had 2 scans and they were not awaful but I had zero ameties.

Thank you so much for this video. I was nervous before I watched this video but now I am ready for my MRI .

Yep, that's the sounds.

Im very claustraphobic 😢 dreading this. Just awaiting my appointment to come through but will try keep my eyes closed n remind myself whats going on

The noises remind me of a dial up modem

When my shoulders rubbed the sides I felt like I was in a casket!

I don’t know if this is filmed at the Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg Idaho. But… If it is… I went there to get an MRI scan done just to double check if things were going good in my brain and everything was fine. But… I really would like to hear a full scanning session using that MRI scanner. :-) Would it be possible for you guys to do that? I’ve been trying to find what the MRI scanner that I was in sounded like. I remember that there was a repetitive series of notes that sounded like someone playing an E on the piano and… I remember that there was a part of the scan that sounded like I was in a video game. :-) It had a series of high-pitched beeps that also sounded like they were on the same note as the other one. :-) It was very cool. :-)

Wow it seems quick af literally

I had an MRI with an Philips Ingenia MR system a month ago, and I had headphones the entire time, lisening to music, and the entrire time, the automatic system told me: the next scan will start, the next scam will take 3 minutes,etc.

Had my very first MRI today and it was hell. I wasn't scared until I was inside. No helmet, no music no pillow under my legs. Was almost fully in there except from below my knees. Lasted 50 mins and I had to take in deep breaths and hold it for about 10 to 15 seconds, which made me gasp for air, at least 30+ times per instructions and release slowly. I almost panicked towards the end, specially bcuz I didn't hear them talk for a long time. The loud nosies made me feel I was hearing panick alarms and I was sweating and my whole body cracked when i finally got out. Plus I was diagnosed w endometriosis..

I went to do an MRI a couple of months ago and flipped out. I knew I was claustrophobic but I thought I could handle it. Once they put that thing over my head, I was done. After I didn’t do it, my doctor prescribed me Valume to sedate me. It didn’t work and I didn’t do it again. It had the opposite effect on me. Im a redhead and I heard that medicines don’t work exactly the same on redheads. I was 0-2 with the MRI. I got a CT Scan instead and it was much better.

I did this a few weeks ago for my leg, it was very easy, i expected it to be worst but it was pretty good

When I did the MRI I was nervious because the machine sounded like a pc crashing BADLY. I had to constantly remind myself I'm listening to a MRI machine and not a PC

I had a panic attack and had to reschedule. I've got to do it twice....with and without contrast. I'm taking a sedative beforehand.

Never had an mri In my entire life time before last imaging scan I had was 20 years ago which was a CT head without contrast on a GE light speed QXI with display on left and right side

The sound is very loud and I'm claustrophobic. At My first MRI when I saw I was all the way in the machine with no room to maneuver I almost panicked. But I didn't move. My second MRI I had my eyes covered and gladly never saw anything. I could feeling something tight on my outside of my arms though to hold me in place.

My neurologist ordered a brain mri for my facial tingling/pressure. Will the brain scan also show my facial muscles? Because thats where the sensations are. Thanks.

Ok wait, i have a huge question im plus sized! I had an mri of my knee in may of this year! N i know, my whole body wnt fit in there! What will happen? Since w wnt fit?

There was my anxiety at its best!! I ended up with an open MRI ..

I did mine today and I’m happily glad I am done with it

Locking my head in is the prob

I must have a magnet in my brain because when I had it done my brain literally hurt

That’s good since I have to do a brain MRI in September 2024 because I have headaches but first I have to have a CT scan of my cervical spine

I knew it was going to be about half an hour. I wish he had counted me down. I tried as long as I could but finally punched out. He said I only had seven minutes left, so I said it would be okay. I SLOWLY--I mean half tempo, recited Bohemian Rhapsody in my head because I know the song is about that long. "Mama, just.....killed, a.......man." Even then it was still another minute or so. The next time I had one was after a stroke and I was so discombobulated it could have been 2 hours or 5 minutes, I just remember having the MRI. I've had an open MRI and that was totally cool and 100% preferred because the feeling of being in a coffin sucks, and breathing exercises didn't help.

I wish I had taken Lthianine or some calming supplements. Having the head or neck brace just makes you feels stuck and scared.

I had a MRI. Spinal Tumor. Due to no feeling from waist down, felt as if was falling off the slab. Constant stress. The dude would not let me out. Survived the MRI.

I will b getting a MRI soon i had it 7 years ago an it scares me

Plz someone answer does geting any type of x ray for head or teeth etc can its radiation afect the eyes even if u have them open or closed or can it afect any other parts of the body and does the radiation stay in the body plzzzz someone answer ???

It's not the machine that gets me it's the staring at a white wall for 30min while being bombarded with all that noise, and you're supposed to not move. It's extremely uncomfortable if you have any spine or joint problems, and the techs act like it's no big deal for anyone...I don't consider myself claustrophobic, first time in an MRI I was extremely uncomfortable, I'm getting another one soon and I'm very less than excited about it 😑 good thing I have my mmj card now. Might help a little.

I'm fine with MRIS just a bit nervous as I haven't had one in a while and I have autism so hehe not great for loud noises. I don't like the sound of the ariel but it should be okai

I had my brain mri today and panicked everytime they put me in. That cover for the face they call the antenna made me feel like I was suffocating. Thankfully getting blind folded and asking for oxygen helped. I couldn't wait until it was over.

I have this tomorrow and the noises kinda sound like the music I listen to every day lol. Are they sudden because I am a very hypervigilant person and jump with noises?

0:35 **me plays fishy on me**

I get mri’s completely put to sleep. This is offered at the hospital I use. I usually have upright mri’s, however, with my Inspire/sleep apnea device, I can no longer have upright MRI’s. It was like sitting in an airplane seat. They will no longer do that with my inspire.

I will add to the experiences in case you're about to have an MRI brain scan like me. I was 8/10 on the scared scale just like you might be when you get yours done. Let me just sum it up for you - it's more annoying than anything. Oh and the 12 min they show in the video is BS!!!! Mine was 36 minutes of listening to Star Wars/dial up noises and they pulled me out at about 29 minutes to inject the dye in my arm and surprisingly, it was totally painless (the shot) and then they zipped me back in. So there's this table and they have you lay down. The technician will then stick all these pads around you so no part of you is touching the sides of the tray you lay on. They use your vein just like an IV for the dye if your doctor ordered an MRI with contrast. The key thing is just to NOT MOVE AT ALL. I mean, do you want to do it again? Nope. So just close your eyes and pretend to sleep. Also understand they may put this Hannibal Lector mask on your face. Yeah, I didn't expect it either. It has these cutouts for your eyes but like I said before, just close your eyes and don't worry about it. The technician told me it was a sort of antenna. Bottom line is it just 35-ish minutes of silly noises and if you remain still and deal with that, you will be totally fine.

Thank you for sharing.

Getting my MRI soon 😢 a bit nervous I’ll update 😊

how much time we have to spent in machine for mri brain

Mine was 30 minutes but mine was for a brain Aneurysm

12 MINUTES!?!?!?!? I need to go to this hospital. I have a brain MRI scheduled for tomorrow and it is going to be AT LEAST like the very very least 40 minutes. Smh. Good thing I will be highly medicated.

I recently had one. I was like this is ok.. BANG BANG BANG!!!!! ARRRRRR!!!ARRRR!!!! BANG ! BANG! BANG. me:👀 .......... will it explode on me. she told me I will hear nosies, but damn! lol

I have to get one today, and I’m kinda excited about it idk why😅

Hey Ripley wake up

How do you get a head mri i want one but my doctors cant give me one

What does the locker look like and what’s on her head?

How many hours will be take

i have mine at 11:30 am today🎉

Me relaje y llegué a casa a comer y dormir 😂

Be honest.no shame in saying if you're very claustrophobic, tell them and get them to sedate you .

wish all mri rooms were like this instead of looking at the ugly white color walls. i hate white lol. make the room black or blue

I did one with contrast, and it was not fun. It gives you weird sensations and taste.

I did a brain mri today and tbh it was super annoying

why was this brain scan only 12 minutes heard they are about 30-45 minutes I could be wrong though

I get mine tomorrow and must say I'm petrified, small space unable to move loud noise is making my anxiety go to 💯 I'm going to freak out and makes me very nervous just watching what's to come , why do they need to put your head in a cage?

Did one and few days back of my brain 44 minutes worth with no music SMH