I went for an MRI Scan today and couldn't do it!

melancholly

as long as it isn't in the way of the scan, you can ask for a cushiony thing for under your calves to make it easier to lie flat in the scanner. i use that just because it's more comfortable for long periods of time - it may make a big difference for you, so it's worth asking about it!

catz747

Thanks I'll try that I had been sleeping on my side with a pillow between my legs - like pregant women :rotfl: but I could do with something to raise my pelvis up - Thanks

Everyone is so wonderfully supportive on here :T

shelly

I'm sure catz that they can find something to raise your legs a bit but I have to say that there isn't an awful lot of room in there.

Good luck

Savvy_Sue

They always offer me support for my lower legs, and mine's not a back problem, I think most people would run into problems laid completely flat for half an hour or so!

Bex45

I feel loads better after seeing how many people have had the same problem! I suffer badly with claustrophobia but convinced myself I would be OK...until I saw how small the tube is. I could not do it. I had the open MRI scan in the end.
The cup of tea afterwards is a good idea, although I actually went home and had a large brandy!

maypole

Oh my god, I do sympathise. If I had to have one, they would have to lead me backwards to it and blindfold me. I think you can be sedated is that correct. I hate small spaces.

catz747

Well I'm off in a few hours so wish me luck - now where's the Diazepam (GP said Valium isn't allowed )

Valley's_girl

Hi Catz Good luck hun it will be over before you know it. Let us know how you get on.:)
Ally x

Stephb1986_2

i had a MRI scan about a year ago or so it was on my head so i had a cage go over my face it wasnt a good experiance but atleast im ok its best to have it done so you can sleep better after the results

Steph xx

catz747

Ok I've done it!!
Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, well it might have been at first - dodgy gown & that but I had a nice blanket to keep me warm. The tunnel was a bit claustrophobic and I thought from what she said that my head would be out the other side but it wasn't. I kept my eyes closed and listened to the noises, it was a bit painful lying there, I think I fell asleep a minute or two but it was all over quite quickly

Wooohoooo Well Done Me! :T