When first invented MRI was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging because it forces hydrogen (water) nuclei to line up in a strong magnetic field and then hits them with strong radiofrequency pulses (totally harmless) and records the “rings” as the nuclei flip back and forth like striking a bell. But calling it a “nuclear” imaging process was so negative they dropped the nuclear word to calm patient’s concerns. ~ Mark Wyatt

I have to tell you. The ct scan was so satisfying and short. The dye they put in your bloodstream makes you nice and warm. An MRI, is totaly different. I hated it. Your whole body is enclosed in a tight capsule like machine that’s loud as hell. If your claustrophobic, you’re going to panic like I did. It was awful. ~ Jessica Carl