Well, I'm back to report that I survived the MRI and without too much anxiety, I must admit. And I thank all of you for that because I felt like I had your support and good wishes with me. I did ask for the open MRI and they had one. It is much much better than the other one, although the person told me that the readings are not as clear with the open. Anyway, I occupied my mind with thoughts of quilts and trying to name cities alphabetically in Ohio...Akron for A, etc. Thanks again for all your help.