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Anxiety over MRI coming up

carolk1955
carolk1955

This coming Monday I'm having an MRI to possibly diagnose the pain in my left knee. After that my family dr is referring me to a pain management center. Yesterday I talked with my psych CRNP and got Rxs for Ativan the day of the MRI. But I forgot to ask her for anything to help me get through the days from now til then. I tried emailing the office manager to get me in one day this week but she replied they had given me enough meds. I've had anxiety for 50 years, was on Valium for most of it, then they switched me to Klonopin which doesn't help as much. My worst anxiety is in advance of medical procedures, often days in advance, not just the day of the procedure. I'm not sure exactly what I'm scared of. I'm just scared.

Community LeaderMid
Mid
Keep writing it out!

Distract yourself with that you got it taken care of for the day of mri, and you have an appointment for pain management.

That's all you need for now.

Relax, rest, and keep up with other activities!
hyperpgal
hyperpgal
they do have open mris if you can find one....I did the tube one--closed my eyes the entire time-did deep breathing-when the noises started I pretended I was lying on the beach and there were hunky construction workers behind me....it worked!
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Ask for headphones to listen to music during it. That's what I did for an MRI and it really helped me.

Try to think about the positive sides of getting the MRI. How your knee is going to get better soon, how now you will start treatment, how good it will be when your knee is better... etc. Think of some things you're looking forward to doing with your knee feeling better. Try to focus on all the good parts about getting the MRI.

It will be done and over with before you know it. Best wishes.
Secouya
Secouya
Hi. Aron, I’m the same when it comes to med procedures. Try some relaxation skills and deep breathing from the lower belly. The MRI is just like having x-rays but makes a lot of noise. You can ask for headphones. The pain management program is one of the best referrals my doctor ever made. I have a pain management doctor who helps direct the meds I take for pain, a pain psychologist who helps with pain techniques, a physical therapist that I can message or come in anytime for advice, a pain social worker who is always there for support and resources and a ongoing support group. I hope you have the same type of services. You really get the one on one assistance that you need. Try to relax
Secouya
Secouya
Sorry, when I sent message, my iPad changed the name from Carol to Aron.
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