My orthapedic doctor sent me to have an
mri on my rotator cuff. Having never had
an mri of any kind before, I did not know
how this would affect me. When I was put
into the open mri, I immediately knew (10
seconds) that I couldn't handle the fear
that had come over me and ask them to take
me out. I was told by the technicians
that some people can't do this and perhaps
my medical doctor could give me a sedative
like valium. I don't know how the valium
would effect me or if it would allow me to
go through this procedure or not. I can
only tell you this was the most terrifing
experience I have ever went through. My
doctor won't treat me if I don't have this
procedure. Please tell me how I can get
through 45 minutes of this ordeal.
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pinksalter
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 124
Posted: 09-22-05 17:51pm
Hi ihad to have an mri not so long ago of
my neck and my brain and it was scary at
first. I was in hospital trying to find
out what was wrong with me, and I had to
have this done as it was the most
important scan that I had to be done. I
was so scared of it but when I went in it
was actually ot too bad. I`m not
claustrophobic but the thought of going in
that machine scared me so much.
Anyway I started panicing just before I
went in but luckily for me there was a
lovely nurse who volunteered to stay in
the room with me. I went in the machine
and I started to panic so they took me out
and I think it was sheer determination
that got me through it. I just thought to
myself I need to do this, it`s the only
way I will know for sure whats going on.
It is uncomfortable and scary but well
worth it. You have nothing to fear, easy
for me to say, but I found talking myself
through it positively really helped. I
refused to take any valium as I know how
addictive they can be.
It might help if you can go in and out, I
did this after every scan they took they
let me out for a minute and gave me a
drink of water. You will get through it,
it will be uncomfortable but if you
distract yourself, think of what your
having for dinner, where your going on
holiday anything at all to occupy ur
mind!
The only other thing I can say is maybe
they will allow you to take in some form
of music some places already offer it. I
hope you can get it done as once you`ve
done it you will actually feel like you`ve
achieved something.
Good luck
debs
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Need Answers
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Aug 2005 Posts: 7 Location: N/A
Posted: 09-22-05 18:35pm
Hi, im 15 years old and if I can do this
you can too. I just reciently had an mri
on my brain. I found that it helped
closing my eyes as I was goign into it and
singing a song to myself. I was very
nervous once it first started because of
the noise but it didnt take me very long
to relax. I am currently re-doing my room
and I found that it helped thinking about
the color sceme and what im going to do
the next day. It really helps if you
think about something totally different.
But if you think about it, like whats
actually happening to you, theres nothing
to be afraid of! You can get out anytime
and nothing bads going to happen. Its
good, it leaves no radiation in your body
and theres no pain or anything. Once you
get through your first scan you will feel
more and more confident and as soon as
your out you feel so happy with yourself
and relize that it really wasnt very bad
at all. It helps if you have something in
your hands to fiddle with. I had a ball
of clean-x's and I found it helped. In my
mri I had a mirror and I could see the
woman in the other room. It was very
helpful. And you can ask the person to
talk to you and keep your mind off of it.
But really theres nothing to be afriad of!
Well good luck and you will be fine!
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souppeggy
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 3
You Both Are So Supportive! Posted: 09-27-05 16:57pm
I really appreciate your thoughts on my
problem and i'm going to go through with
it maybe with a little help with valium.
The best of health to you and may god
bless you.
Peggy
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souppeggy
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 3
I Did It! Posted: 11-29-05 20:09pm
I had the mri with a little help from
xanax. As soon as I went under the open
mri, I only remember a minute or two as I
went fast asleep. There was no fear as I
went under. Believe me if I can do
it......Anybody can do it. Thanks for
the encouragement I received from you.
