The MRI exam is safe and painless. A technologist will be talking with you throughout your exam. Feel free to ask questions. The most important thing for you to do is relax and lie still. You shouldn't experience any unusual feelings or pain during your MRI scan.
Some exams require the use of an injected contrast-enhancing agent.
This agent does not contain iodine and does not require special preparation. Prior to the exam, you will be fitted with a pair of earplugs. You will lie on a special padded table that will move into the MRI unit for your scan. During your scan, you will hear a series of hammering noises. These sounds are normal and are not harmful in any way.