Hip cramp (?) after MRI

[KatyMac]

Having a bladder mri everything is fine, then I cant get off the table my hip and knees are in horrific pain

The radiographer lifts my knè to help me off the tanle and it takes me ages to get out of the hospital - thanks goodness I use a stick!

DH had to come and rescue me and my bike and 2 hrs later im still in pretty bad pain, i can't move my leg forward of my body or bend my knee unless not weight bearing

Anyone know how long this will last

Cocodamol not touching the pain!

Got a wheat bag - cant get upstairs to the bath (this is part of why we are moving)

My guess would be that you have tweaked something lying on the hard bench in a funny position. However, if you have contrast, I’d be making sure you’re drinking plenty of water and also would call to get some advice. Did they give you the contrast information and instructions on where to ring if you have any complications?

This happens to me each time too. It’s the position and having to lie still for so long.

Did you have the contrast agent?
Its a heavy metal and can deposit in bones. Impossible to pee it out.

No contrast

@notanothernamechange24 how long did it last for you?

Yes maybe its a tweak rather than a cramp - it bloody hurts

They did put a heavy apron/weight on me which i guess could have altered how I lay and made it less 'normal'

In reality it’s impossible for that to happen within the timescale the op is talking about. The composition of bones just doesn’t alter that fast!

Some patients report persistent symptoms they attribute to gadolinium retention in their bodies, sometimes called gadolinium deposition disease (GDD). These symptoms typically begin within HOURS to weeks after contrast administration and may include persistent headaches, bone and joint pain, brain fog, and skin changes. The medical community continues to study this condition, as the relationship between gadolinium retention and these symptoms remains under investigation.

But I definitely dont have that as i didn't have contrast

I didn't sleep well, the pain on moving was pretty bad; however this morning the pain was manageable until I started moving

Good to hear you're improving.

Sorry to bang on about the gadolinium. It is a concerning issue for those who retain the product, and not nice if you end up sick from it for months, even years. Doctors are researching it but they say the only way they could tell the actual damage is at an autopsy.

I've had acupuncture so fingers crossed it continues to improve

That really is not the cause