Waiting times for a scan at Musgrave Park?

jenny-wren

I have another question ...

My appointment letter says I have to let them know if I have any metal bits in my body and I have to remove all piercings(!).

I take it that means I'll have to leave the cleavage (and therefore the underwired bra) at home that day?!!

Indigo's_Mum

You will strip and they will give you x-large scrubs to wear (do don't take offence - we all get these). You will leave your handbag in a locked drawer (don't take a big bag) in the waiting area and the clothes in a changing room inside the unit.

I had to take all my piercings out and was advised that if my tattoos started to feel hot I was to let them know immediately as some tattoo inks have some metallic element in them.

They are VERY strict about the metal thing.

jenny-wren

I'm curious now what happens about your fillings ... surely amalgam fillings contain mercury, even if it's only a small amount?!

Girlzmum

Indigo's_Mum wrote: »

They are VERY strict about the metal thing.

I remember going down with a patient for an MRI and the radiographer nearly knocked me off my feet for trying to walk into the room!!!!! I was told the same thing about my tattoo but actually nothing was mentioned about fillings.

Indigo's_Mum

Nope, no mention of fillings, but realisticially, what can you do about them? You are allowed to keep your wedding ring on too.

I kept mine on, but when I moved my hand below the scanner (remember, I was in the open one and my head wasn't below the scanner bit) the ring "tingled" on my finger and it wasn't a nice feeling.

oroc999

Just went for a Scan at Ulster Independent Clinic yesterday afternoon. It was the 'noggin' :rotfl:they were scanning so no problem with the wedding ring. Unfortunately, it was a closed scanner and a little clostraphobic to say the least. If there is an option go for the open scanner.

In the meantime as the Great Steve Wright said - "Keep takin the tablets!"