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I would probably consent to an MRI if it wasn’t my head or neck. Like you, I believe tinnitus, and also for me, hyperacusis, began after an MRI of my head and neck , without properly fitted hearing protection.
If you absolutely must have the procedure good ear protection is a must. Sadly this is not always adequately provided when the procedure is done. It seems insane that this is not widely known, but it isn’t. You must look out for yourself if you can. I had never had the procedure and had no idea it would be such an assault on my senses. I have been paying that price for a couple years.
I so wish I had not consented to the scan.
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I commented to windyshores about the open MRI as an alternative to a closed one, but when I called the open MRI lab, the tech said she didn't even know what decibels the MRI was...I don't understand why none of the techs are in the least concerned with the hearing issues of their patients and what effect an MRI may have on them. I am thinking about calling the head of our local hospital and asking for them to purchase an MRI approved set of headphones for their patients. I saw them on Amazon.
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@dloos I also have hyperacusis. I just moved into a place with a neighbor's air conditioner making a pulsating hum and can't sleep. It is so loud for me but my visiting daughter says she can barely hear it. This is a revelation to me!