protecting the thyroid gland against any further damage

[Artless]

I have a MRI scan on my lower spine booked this week. As this is not involving the neck area does anyone know if it could have any effect on the thyroid gland.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator]

I've had a number of MRI's over time and tbh never given it a second thought. I'm sure if there was an issue they either wouldn;t do MRI's or give warnings etc. I don't think you've got anything to worry about.

[Artless in reply to Jaydee1507]

Thank you for the quick response. Will try to relax.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator in reply to Artless]

You'll be fine. They are quite used to nervous people and usually at pains to put your mind at rest. Hope it goes well.

[Lynneypin]

As there’s no radiation involved I don’t think it’s an issue, unless contrast is used.

[Fizzyinch in reply to Lynneypin]

what would the contrast do?

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Fizzyinch]

This is information (from NHS Scotland):

nhsinform.scot/tests-and-tr...

[Fizzyinch in reply to helvella]

I can’t see anything in there that talks about thyroid problems and contrast, maybe I’ve missed something..?

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Fizzyinch]

No - I don't think there is anything specific to thyroid. But there are general issues with MRI contrast such as its use in people with kidney issues.

[Lynneypin in reply to Fizzyinch]

jhsci.ba/ojs/index.php/jhsc...

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Lynneypin]

That sort of contrast would be used for a CT - not an MRI. (As I understand.)

[Fizzyinch in reply to helvella]

Yea seems to be what the article suggests.

[Lynneypin in reply to helvella]

thanks Helvella 🙂

[Lulu2607]

A few years ago I went for a chest x-rray and asked the nurse for a neck guard to protect my thyroid as I'd read about this somewhere. The only one they had was too big for my neck so they didn't bother!