Who Should Not Have an MRI?

MRI scans pose low levels of risk, but they are not for everyone. The intense magnetic field generated during the MRI could cause problems for those with metallic implants in their body. Have a conversation with your primary care provider about whether you should have an MRI if you have any of the following:

• An IUD
• Artificial joints
• A pacemaker
• Eye implants
• Aneurysm clips
• Shrapnel
• Orthopedic hardware
• Dark tattoos

These devices often contain iron-based metal and may be pulled from the body by the magnetics in the MRI. Pacemakers can malfunction. Aneurysm clips may dislodge, leading to fatal bleeding. Some dark tattoo ink is metallic, which could interact with the MRI’s magnet. If you have any implants constructed from titanium, you can have an MRI.

Ask your doctor which scan is right for you if you have heart or kidney problems and need contrast dye. The dye used, a gadolinium-based product, is well-tolerated by those allergic to iodine and shellfish.

Those with severe claustrophobia can still get an MRI. Ask if an open MRI is a good option for you or see if you can use a sedative to remain still during the scan. Being claustrophobic is not a reason to pass on a needed MRI.

Pregnant women have been able to have MRIs since the 1980s with no reports of harm to mothers or unborn children since then. Doctors, though, don’t know about how the magnets affect fetuses under four months of development. If you are pregnant, especially if you need a contrast agent for the scan, ask your doctor if the procedure can be put off until after the baby arrives. Unless an absolute necessity requires you to get an MRI with contrast while pregnant, try to avoid it.

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