Going in for an MRI today...

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Do you have to fast or anything like that before doing this stuff? I'm also getting an ultrasound of my heart... I doubt you have to fast and all that, but you never know with these people...

And you know what the sad part it? I'm 24!
Tas.

 

[AdamSnow]

Should have asked what you needed to do when you made the appointment

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

I figured they'd tell me when they made the appointment for me.
Tas.

 

[Pliablemoose]

The ultrasound is a piece of cake, I've had one demo'd on me.

MRI's are a trip, try not to think of the rotating liquid helium surrounding you....

 

[flamingelephant]

eat at least 500 grams of iron filings

 

[Drakkon]

I've had both done as a real deal, depending on what sort of MRI it is be prepared to lay down and be as still as possible for a bit. I had a renal MRI and it was a long process cause they iject you full of iodine to see the veings and all that, the first time the guy didnt take the pic right and i had to sit around and then go back in a hour later so they could try again and get the right shot.
The ultrasound is nothing, just a bunch of goop though, ask for a printut to see your baby (heart )
Neither required any prep, if they inject you with ANYTHING during the MRI go get a liter of water or 2 and get a buncha water in your system otherwise it can make ya a bit sickly