Anyone ever have an MRI before?
#171834 - 04/20/05 10:56 AM
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I have one this Saturday and am pretty nervous. It takes an entire hour! It's to figure out why I have bad insomnia.
Oh boy...let's hope my brain is A-ok! 
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You're gonna be fine Tina! They play music while you lie there...all you have to do is stay still.
Do you get claustrophobic? If you do, be sure to let them know.
It's easy as pie 
I hope everything is ok with you *hugs*
Lotsa love
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Formerly known as Ruchie
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Oh thanks, that makes me feel better. I don't think I'm claustrophobic. I guess I'll find out soon enough!
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I've had a couple of them done before and it really isn't bad. You have to lie still for a while so it can get a little uncomfortbale and some of them can be a little loud. If you are anxious, let your dr know and he can prescribe a mild sedative to take the edge off for you!
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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I saw a movie on TV this past weekend - the main character in the movie had to have an MRI. The technician asked as he was prepping him if he was claustrophobic. His reply cracked me up. He said "Not really, only in small spaces".
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Michelle
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Ha, ha we will see how I do. I am hoping to fall asleep.
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You'll be fine - I've had one before - just keep your eyes closed and think happy thoughts 
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Michelle
IBS-A, pain predominant
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Ok, I will try and meditate or something. 
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I had one recently, and it was no big deal. (I worried myself to death about it beforehand.) The only problem I had was lying completely still on the hard surface, because of the disc problem I have in my back. Other than that, it was no big deal.
It makes loud noises. As long as you know that beforehand, it won't scare you. And everyone had warned me about feeling claustrophic, but that didn't bother me either. I closed my eyes before they wheeled me in there---and then later, when I opened them, I had plenty of room between me and the top of the cylinder, so I didn't feel closed in at all. The light was on, and I felt fresh air.
You'll do fine!
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My doctor recommended that I get one today too...but I'm worried about the cost!! Even after insurance, I still have to pay a 20% deductible...which is downright expensive...or is my doctor just overpricing them???
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Heather
"Quod me Nutrit me Destruit"
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