Can I Use These Earmuffs in MRI?

[Apocalypse77]

I have an MRI next week. I am thinking of buying earmuffs.

Do you guys have any good options?

I am thinking about buying these. Can I use them even when they have metal?

 

[Bill Bauer]

Can I use them even when they have metal?

I doubt it...

 

[jadebug]

You definitely wouldn't be able to wear those since they have metal. MRIs use magnets, that's actually what the M stands for so those would be a big no no. I would recommend foam plugs instead.

 

[Apocalypse77]

You definitely wouldn't be able to wear those since they have metal. MRIs use magnets, that's actually what the M stands for so those would be a big no no. I would recommend foam plugs instead.

I need double protection.

 

[orbiter12]

peltor x5a

 

[Elinor]

You can use all plastic ones. You should probably contact the hospital/clinic, whoever is doing your MRI and ask what they can offer, if you haven't already. They might have plastic ear muffs.

 

[Tinniger]

Usually all MRI should have special earmuffs without magnetic metal.
You could use additional foam plugs for double protection.

 

[Rubenslash]

howard leight thunder t1 fit in mri. No metal and thin enough. I used them for my mri, went well

 

[Bill Bauer]

Does anyone know whether there is any metal in Peltor X5A muffs?

 

[Rubenslash]

Does anyone know whether there is any metal in Peltor X5A muffs?

There is. They are way too thick as well. I researched all this when I had my mri and the ones I recommend were the best option

 

[Bobby B]

Any piece of metal can fly off and actually hurt you real bad inside he MRI as the magnets are extremely powerful

I would use good foam plugs like the moldex meteors and take your time to insert those deep - rated at 33db max on the US scale

 

[Apocalypse77]

There is. They are way too thick as well. I researched all this when I had my mri and the ones I recommend were the best option

Thank you @Rubenslash I will buy those!

 

[Apocalypse77]

I am really scared! I am pretty sure my T will spike. I did not buy any ear muffs from Amazon, eBay etc, they did not ship Howard Leight Thunder t1 to my country. But the doctor said there will be headphones (I assume they mute some noise).

Should I buy "crappy" plastic earmuffs or use these headphones that are there?

 

[Apocalypse77]

I am really scared the I have read that it is 125 dB. The headphones that I get will probably give a 10 dB protection and the earplugs 10 dB too. So I am in 105 dB noise for 45 minutes. You can be in 100 dB for 15 mins, why is it so loud?

 

[Luca]

The nurse knew I was coming in for a tinnitus related MRI to rule out AN etc.. They offered my foam plugs and the regular MRI earmuffs on top of them. The sound of the machine itself was not too loud. Most of it is low in pitch. (low pitched noise damages the ear much more slowly than high pitched).

 

[Sean]

I am really scared the I have read that it is 125 dB. The headphones that I get will probably give a 10 dB protection and the earplugs 10 dB too. So I am in 105 dB noise for 45 minutes. You can be in 100 dB for 15 mins, why is it so loud?

You will be ok with foam plugs and ear muffs that give you .

 

[Apocalypse77]

I have two options on earplugs. Yellow E-A-R classics or normal orange earplugs which one should I use?

 

[Apocalypse77]

I have 3M classics earplugs and normal orange earplugs, which one should I use? I will have the MRI in two hours so need a quick answer.

 

[Michael Leigh]

Do you guys have any good options?

Get yourself a pair of "noise reducing" earplugs that have built-in filters, I feel will be sufficient for your needs. They reasonably priced and come in various degrees of attenuation. Anything to 25db should suffice.
Michael

 

[Apocalypse77]

I can't get noise cancelling earplugs anymore, my MRI begins soon.

 

[Amiel]

I can't get noise cancelling earplugs anymore, my MRI begins soon.

What if the MRI spikes you permanently?

 

[Michael Leigh]

I can't get noise cancelling earplugs anymore, my MRI begins soon.

You will be just fine, try not to worry and relax....

 

[Tinker Bell]

Use foam earplugs in the MRI, not noise reducing musician plugs with filters.

Are you sure the MRI place does not provide plugs? The ones I have gone to always provided foam plugs and they've been better than any I had.

And do not panic about whether you're going to have a spike. If your anxiety is out of control and you're convinced you're going to have a spike, then you're going to have one but not because of the noise.

 

[Apocalypse77]

Thank you everyone you have given me huge support. MRI in 30 minutes.

 

[Michael Leigh]

An error on my part @Apocalypse77 for suggesting noise reducing earplugs for the MRI scanner. Foam plugs would be best.
Michael

 

[Apocalypse77]

Ok that is good to hear michael

 

[Apocalypse77]

Just heard the MRI machine outside the room. Sounds like transformer transforming to a truck.

 

[Apocalypse77]

This was the worst thing ever. My tinnitus has spiked wtf can I do now. This is definitely a permanent spike

 

[Apocalypse77]

I went to the MRI it lasted for about 20 minutes. My ears are ringing louder. I am really worried that I will be left with this ringing forever. I will definitely get a permanent spike.

 

[Tinker Bell]

How many times in the last month -- or week -- have you posted that something has caused a permanent spike? You have no idea if it's a permanent spike, it just happened. Your anxiety certainly is not helping, if anything it's contributing.

Try to calm down. Yes, MRIs are loud. I've had four in the last six months. One MRI took nearly two hours. I had a spike a few hours after it. Do you know why? Because my anxiety went through the roof after I read on this forum someone panicking about whether an MRI would give them a spike. Then I calmed down, noise went back to normal.