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Bell224
Bell224

I am having an M R I scan done on Monday at 2 15 pm I have never had one ant advice  Thanks 

Gladdmatt
Gladdmatt
It's really nothing to be afraid of. Some people get claustrophobic so they give you something to calm you down first. I've had a couple of them and it was no biggie even though I get claustrophobic. Concentrate on the miracle that MRIs exist, and that they can provide you with info about your health that nothing else can do. If you have a higher power, put in an extra prayer to get through it.
PearlSkye
PearlSkye
Hey
I had one done a few years ago on my back and pelvis and they had to stop the process half way through as I had an anxiety attack because of the enclosed space, however (and I felt really stupid after this ha) the doctor was nice and showed me that if I looked just over my head I could see out! like I was not completly enclosed in, I just concetrated on that! Just breathe ad remember theres nothing to be afraid of, that this machine is actually your friend, see it as a positive experience because this process will provide anwers to change your live for the better!! With results theres always a plan for help!! Hope this helps a bit, and good luck!
TManAndrew
TManAndrew
My only advice is it'll be ok. An MRI is basically a big X-ray of your brain. You'll lie in the machine very still and the machine will make a few loud clicking noises as pictures are taken. Then you'll come out of the machine and you'll be done. It'll be ok don't worry. Just breathe and try and relax as best you can. There's no pain or anything else involved.
djchurn
djchurn
Have had dozens as I have been a cancer patient twice in my life. A painless way of getting answers to questions that was not available 50 years ago.
Zoe
Zoe
If they are doing your head or upper part of your body I'd call the ordering physicians office and ask for them to call something into the pharmacy to relax you. If they are doing your head they can put a coil over your head to help hold it in place. The bore is literally six inches from your nose and it does make a thumping noise. If they are doing the lower extremeties no problem that's all they put into the bore. I've had several and they weren't bad but was glad to have the medication for the head.