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Q: Iuds And Mris
asked by: lilulit56 on November 26th, 2007
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I have been having migranes and my doctor wants me to get an MRI, but I have a metal IUD and I've gotten mixed messages regarding the MRI affecting my IUD. I'm scheduled to go in later today but I don't know if I should. PLEASE HELP ME
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Vron
replied on November 27th, 2007
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Cant Help, But...
I'm sorry that i dont have any answers for you, im new to the IUD, today actually. It's pretty soar. I was wondering if you remember it being uncomfortable and a little painful afterwards..?
Thanks
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carebearEMT
replied on November 27th, 2007
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My suggestion would be to be CERTAIN to tell the MRI tech's (the person doing your MRI) that you have a METAL IUD, in rare cases if there is something metal in somewhere such as the intestine, the metal object will rip through the lining of the stomach and cause some pretty severe problems, (I work in the medical field) that being said, I'm not sure such as the case in IUD's just be certain to let them know.
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Tylanas
replied on November 27th, 2007
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Is copper magnetic? What exactly is in the Copper Coil IUD? If it's wrapped around another non-reactive metal or even a plastic, then you're fine: HOWEVER I would alert your doctor to this immediately!!! I'd never take a chance with my uterus! Wink

You saw the guy one House? Iron key, ripped right through his spleen!
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Carifairy
replied on November 27th, 2007
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MRI AND COPPER IUD'S DO NOT REACT.

HUGE MYTH.

I have had 5 MRI due to back problems, and I am in the healthcare field myself, and have never had a problem.
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lilulit56
replied on November 29th, 2007
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thanks guys i went and found that it does not affect it
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Georgia59
replied on November 29th, 2007
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Re: Cant Help, But...
Vron wrote:
I'm sorry that i dont have any answers for you, im new to the IUD, today actually. It's pretty soar. I was wondering if you remember it being uncomfortable and a little painful afterwards..?
Thanks


It was for me. That's normal.
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