Dear Snookie, I have to tell you something, I didn't mind the MRI and the CT scans at all. I was so surrounded by this incredible machine, I actually paid attention to what each of them did. CT is quick as a rule. The MRI Loud. Even when I was in real pain, it went fast. I wanted the tests very much to figure out what was wrong, I was glad to be there. Good luck and do not be afraid of these tests. Even with contrast, not so bad. Ginnie