What are some side affects of dye getting in the bloodstream during a MRI??

Question

What are some side affects of dye getting in the bloodstream during a MRI??

Answer 1

Are you talking about the isotope they inject into your vein before the test? You shouldn't have any side effects.

Answer 2

I have been doing MRIs for over 10 years, and I have never had a patient experience ANY side effects....not one!

The contrast used in CT scanning and certain x-ray procedures will cause almost everyone to feel hot/flushed and have a metallic taste in their mouths.  Nausea, hives and even vomiting occurs occasionally.  This contrast is used in procedures using radiation.

MRI does not use radiation, nor this type of contrast.  Gadolinium is used exclusively in MRI.  Nobody is ever allergic to it, it doesn't make you feel funny and it doesn't interfere with medication.  Other than a needle stick, you wouldn't know the technologist has given you anything.    The only contraindication to this contrast is if the patient is severely renal compromised or on dialysis.  If the kidneys are not working properly, and cannot filter the Gad out of the blood, the patient is at risk for NSF.  You might have seen the commericals on TV from lawyers putting together a class action law suit for these patients.

So, if your kidneys are healthy, I would say there are no side effects from getting a Gad injection for your MRI scan.

Answer 3

I've had contrast dye injected during some CAT scans and I get a metallic taste in my mouth, feel hot and perspire.  It is somewhat uncomfortable as I've also felt like I was going to pass out, even though I was lying down.  The feeling passes and I have not had any lingering side effects once the test was over.  I never experienced this with an MRI, but suppose it could feel the same.