Post MRI Symptoms

[britsheldon25]

I had a 40 min MRI w/o contrast, 5 days ago. Post the MRI I've been feeling nauseas and dizzy even when lying down. It's been almost a week and it has not gotten better. Has anyone else experienced this? Now my neurologist says it might be due to a lack of oxygen in the brain or a heart-related problem..how come it was triggered by an MRI when I have never had the symptoms?

[SassyLassie]

Hello~When you had the MRI, was your neck in an awkward position? Were you maybe subconsciously holding your-self tight. The reason I ask is because if your neck is out of alignment due to these things, you will have the dizziness, it is not related to the procedure, but how your body handled the stress.

I would see a chiropractor and ask him/her if this could be the case, he/she will probably take an x-ray of your neck, this will show any misalignment or pinched nerves, after a few adjustments, you should start feeling better in no time.

I hope you feel better soon. God bless you.

[britsheldon25]

Appreciate the reply. I've had several MRIs in the past so I don't believe I was holding myself tight nor in an awkward position. I was relaxed and almost had fallen asleep.

As far as my neck, I have a history of cervical stenosis in which I deal with neck and shoulder pain so I'm not sure if it is related to the dizziness as I have never had it has a symptom before, unless me lying down somehow triggered it.

I read something about MRIs and inner ear balance problems. I'm due for a head MRI/MRA as well as an MRI for my neck as well.