Step 1

Write down the exposure details

Record the MRI date, facility, body area scanned, whether contrast was used, and the contrast agent name if you already have it.

Step 2

Document symptom timing

Note when symptoms started, whether they appeared within hours, days, or weeks, and which symptoms are most disruptive.

Step 3

Ask the imaging center for the radiology report, contrast agent name, dose, lot number if available, and kidney-function labs if they were collected.

Step 4

Bring a concise packet to your clinician with exposure history, top symptoms, tests completed, current medications, supplements, and questions.