Woman, 45, left wheelchair-bound after being POISONED by routine MRI scan: I'm in a lot of pain, there's no quality of life'
A previously fit and healthy veterinary nurse has been left disabled after being poisoned by dye used in an MRI scan. Concerned over her worsening symptoms, Ms Garrett went for two more MRI scans - both with gadolinium and her health deteriorated further. Before the MRI, Ms Garrett was regularly taking part in running eventsNow she struggles to stand and is crippled with terrible headaches'I feel like I was poisoned by this chemical. Ms Garrett is now in a wheelchair '90 per cent of the time' due to ongoing mobility issues and severe head pain. Ms Garrett said: 'It will never go away naturally once it passes a certain amount of time.
Source: Daily Mail January 21, 2026 13:39 UTC
