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12. MRI is slow and noisy. CT scan is fast and quiet.

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 07:29 PM

Dec 29

I've had both. I HATED the MRI, but the CT scan was a breeze by comparison.

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CT scan coming up [View all] XanaDUer2 Dec 28 OP

Thank you XanaDUer2 Dec 28 #2

They're quick and painless. Lochloosa Dec 28 #3

No, slow, and noisy. elleng Dec 28 #4

Darn XanaDUer2 Dec 28 #5

But you lay still, w head covered; elleng Dec 28 #6

MRI is slow and noisy. CT scan is fast and quiet. ShazzieB Dec 29 #12

Making progress. Best wishes surfered Dec 28 #7

I just had my first one (at age 75) for a head injury. Golden Raisin Dec 28 #8

When is your appt? Iris Dec 28 #9

Today took 5 mins XanaDUer2 Dec 29 #10

Having jaw ear pain tonight XanaDUer2 Dec 29 #13