Does anyone know how many MRIs a person can have in a year?

it all depends. There are people who are sensitive or who can potentially become allergic to the contrast. Also, a certain creatine level is required to “have clearance” to get an MRI with contrast.

For my next MRI, i am getting two separate body parts done in the same visit to minimize contrast exposure. i have had at least 3-4 MRIs done in last year and have two more planned MRIs this month

i am expected and do take steroids and anti-histamines every time i have an MRI

A number of people like me need to deal with potential auto-immune and/or allergic reactions. Apparently, the higher the exposure to contrast, the more likely a reaction is. You probably know who you are…..

Thanks for the info. I’m not sure if I have an auto immune or allergies to contrast. I haven’t so far so I’m guessing I do not. I have to have another brain MRI in February.

Hello @poncei1991

I have had 11 MRI's over the past 24 months and am probably upwards of 50 since my first brain tumor discover in 2008. I have not had any ill effects from them, but please share your concerns with your doctor. They can test your blood for toxicity if you are concerned.

Thank you. God bless you. Hope you are healed from all health issues soon.

This is definitely a question for your radiologist, radiology oncologist or hospital who is providing the patients care. All we can do is guess.

Good luck.

I do not agree. I was on the original team that developed the MRI at General Electric Medical Systems division. We had doctors and scientists galore. I will stick to my original statement. Unless you have ferrous metals in your body, one could spend a day in there and end up only with boredom. I’m not sure a radiologist would know any more about the inner workings of an MRI than a lay person off the street.

@poncei1991 @hrhwilliam
I agree with @hrhwilliam there should not be an issue with getting MRIs.

They were developed because they removed the radiation damage from xrays and CTs along with being able to see tissues much more precise.

Now if you are getting a contrast with your MRI that is a different story. Some of those are radioactive or have subtances that could be toxic to body. That is something to asked your R/O who is doing the MRI with contrast.

I have to be careful with MRIs as I have a ICD/Pacemaker. New devices and wires now are mostly MRI compliant. I got mine back in 2006 and is not. But I still can have a MRI it requires my pace clinic to shut of certain programs in my device and technician take other precautions.

Thank you for your advice and input.