Having an MRI tomorrow
12-29-2010, 07:48 PM
#31
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Like a couple of the others on here, I've had a ton of them. I have had a pituitary tumor back 14 years ago, followup from that and now here I go again with another one with surgery to come. So, lots of experience with MRIs. My advice is to take a xanax or a valium to help you relax. I'm claustrophobic also and can now manage without going into tears. One time I was in for at least 45 min. It seems like forever if you can't mark time some way. Glad it's behind you.
12-29-2010, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by amandasgramma
Yes --- I had a funny teacher in the 3rd grade....started thinking about her one day (for some odd reason) while in a MRI. I had to stifle to keep from laughing. Since then, I think of her every time I'm in one. I don't think of the closed space, just Mrs. Spurgeon. Try it!!!!! (well, think of someone YOU know)... :)
I know this won't help you now, but if you need another one in the future, check to see if there is one that is reclining in your area. My first one I had, the machine was like a chair. Open in the front, and it just slid you back a bit. You still had to take shallow breaths and all that, but I watched tv while they were doing it.
12-29-2010, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by oatw13
Next time you should see if you are a candidate and the facilities are available for an open MRI. I hear they are much easier to get through because you are not enclosed in such a small space. Just think happy thoughts. You will get through it.
12-29-2010, 09:12 PM
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The first time I had one was in the "enclosed" MRI and the technician offered me a facecloth to cover my eyes. It really helped.
I had another MRI about 2 months ago in the new "open" MRI...which isn't really "open"...but does have a bigger opening. They didn't offer a facecloth and I didn't ask...I just kept my eyes closed and concentrated on my breathing. Making sure it was deep and even instead of shallow and fast. It was over before I knew it.
I had another MRI about 2 months ago in the new "open" MRI...which isn't really "open"...but does have a bigger opening. They didn't offer a facecloth and I didn't ask...I just kept my eyes closed and concentrated on my breathing. Making sure it was deep and even instead of shallow and fast. It was over before I knew it.
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