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

shelly

Nice one!! :T

Least its all done now. They say most things are not as bad in practice as what you imagine they are going to be like.

catznine

Well done Catz! :T My dd is waiting for her appointment for a MRI scan ( she has hemiplegic migraine so it will be on her head) and is (as I would be) a mite worried about what it entails. Now I can warn her about the noise etc., her Dad is training as a hynotherapist so I think we may well use his skills!

catz747

You get earplugs for the noise, it's quite soothing the more it goes on

You can here the Radiologist talking - saying when the scanning is going on & how long it will last, and you have a 'panic button' in case you need them to come and see you

I was thinking dramatically at the beginning when I felt a little sick, like what if I press it and start screaming gemmeee out! :rotfl:

It was ok after a few mins, with my eyes shut and I reminded myself about the constant pain which is why I had to stay in there.

adrian2000

dora37 wrote: »

I feel a right numpty - I had an operation on a frozen shoulder 2 years ago and whilst it is vastly improved the last bit has still not righted itself, so the consultant sent me for an MRI scan, which I had to wait a few weeks for an appointment.

Well, I went today and all I had to do was lie on a bed and be in a tube....and I couldn't do it - it just felt so claustrophobic, so I had to come out immediately.

I have had 3 children without pain relief, major dental work last year (root canals, extraction and dental implants) without any problem and all I had to do today was lie on a bed for 20 mins and I couldn't do it :mad:

I know exactly how you feel. I had a MRI scan back in October. I waited for about 20 minutes and then got changed into my gown. I was then told to lie on the table and I then just went into the tube. I hated it, and was in a lot of pain as I had a big prolasped disc and struggled to lie flat on my back. I wanted to press the emergency button, but it was the thought that I would have to do it all over again that I managed to get it finished and over with.

I think it would have been far better if the operators explained to all the patients what was going to happen, and let you have a look round the MRI unit prior to having a scan. It would have made me feel a lot better and reassured me.

I have got to have another one in a few weeks as I have had the operation, but have pain still in my other leg now and just want to make sure there is nothing else wrong. I think I will be ok this time.

Adrian

Savvy_Sue

catz747 wrote: »

You get earplugs for the noise, it's quite soothing the more it goes on

Big fat ear-defenders where I go: I remember this last time I didn't get to adjust them, and they were pinching my earlobes which wasn't nice. :rotfl:

moanin'minnie

Oh my God now I'm a nervous wreck I have to go for an mri tomorrow and was trying to put it out of my mind as I am claustrophobic, I thought not thinking about it was the key then while lurking on here I find this thread now I'm a nervous wreck. I am scared out of my skin!! does anyone know if you can wear your ipod while having the scan or would it affect the scanner or would it be too noisey to hear it, thanks

catz747

You can't take an Ipod in or any metal, but I read this thread and starting having a panic attack but when I got there it wasn't so bad Just took a few mins to settle down, kept eyes closed listened to the radiologist and the noises and it was all over quickly

moanin'minnie

somoeone said they played music and I just noticed it says on my letter to bring a cd so hopefully I will be able to concentrate on that to take my mind off all thats happening, but boy am I scared

catz747

I hope it all went well for you - do report back. This thread looks really :eek: but it is do-able - HONEST!!!!

Stephb1986_2

im so claustraphobic i cant put my head under my bed covers!!! but i did it, i hope it went well for you and that you managed to do it.

I thought the dodgy bit was not being able to wear a bra!!!! lmao

Steph xxx