MRI with Contrast Dye

Can pulsatile tinnitus be assessed without the contrast dye??
I don't mind going for an MRI but not keen on the dye part as I have heard so many bad things about the heavy metal dye remaining in your body and causing other issues.

 

I did the contrast with MRI.
DONT DO IT! I REGRET IT SO MUCH NOW.

 

In my opinion MRI should not be done by anyone with tinnitus or hyperacusis. I got tinnitus after doing an MRI. I had nothing before the exam. The noise was extremely loud. I also think it depends on the machine. Only the most modern and well-maintained machines do not have this horrible noise, but you still have to wear hearing protectors (better if it is double protection). I regret it so much too. Most doctors do not know this!

 

Did you wear earplugs? I wore earplugs and had extra cushion.

 

I have been visiting doctors for years regarding hyperacusis. Well, before you go for an MRI explain to your doctors what is your guess about the likely cause of your hearing problems. Mine are noise induced. Then ask your doctors what are they expecting to find on the MRI and what can they do for you if they find something. Some hearing problems have no cure today, there is no medication to address them and surgeries are experimental and not well understood. If your problem falls within one of these cathegories, you would be better off without going for an MRI, which can only worsen your symptoms. I was also thinking about getting an MRI done but I talked to several doctors and they said it is extremely unlikely that they are going to find something there that they can fix.

 

I just want to say, I know probably won't help , but I have had three MRI scans now, but I have alwaysed asked for a quiet MRI scanner as there have several in the U.K. Now, and made them fully aware of my t and h , they can set the MRI scanner on a quieter mode to, made sure I had inner ear wax plus and then sponge form ones over the top and then sound cancelling headphones on top. This made the Mei scan bearable and my first one was scary as I was worked up about it all due to the fear and knowledge of how it's caused t for people, but no I just have a small spike due to my own anxiety, the other Mri scans I've had any never caused me any issues fir my t but I would ask and make the doctors and nurses well aware of your t and ask to be sent to a quieter machine . Sorry it's nit helpful for the original post but hope in future if ever needed again it will help