Have you had an MRI?
What was your experience?
Did you panic?
I'm scheduled for an MRI on the 17th and I am not a fan of confined spaces. 😩
Did you panic?
I'm scheduled for an MRI on the 17th and I am not a fan of confined spaces. 😩
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SethGreene531 · M
A lot of people ask their doctor to prescribe a mild sedative/anxiety pill for that reason.
I've had 4 so far. About 1 per year. Not a fan of tight spaces either. But the MRI is a breeze.
Ther's just a lot of negative misinformation and hype.
There's also a cord with a panic button you hold that will stop the procedure and pull you out.
Usually you have a headset on too, and the operator checks in with you regularly. They notify you how much time remains, and what stage you're at.
The operators are super well trained, and know how the machine works as good as the scientists that built it. They can answer any questions/concerns you have.
They see everything happening on their 3 screens, and can slow, stop or control the scan at any time.
The MRI Is open on both ends. If you're completely inside, you can still look up and back out to see the room.
There's cool air flowing and soothing light inside. Some play music in the headphones.
The best is to just close your eyes until the scan is complete. I recommend not using the towel to cover your eyes.
Usually you're free to fall asleep.
The contrast die circulates and is painless/harmless. It will illuminate certain areas in even finer detail, that your Dr.s want to see.
It WIIL make same loud noises --high or deep bass, some of them weird. You get earphones/plugs 4 them.
Try to marvel at them, rather than be afraid. It's an amazing scientific device, & each sound is a super HD scan being made. Better than any camera you own can take.
You also may hear a noise like a squeaky tire pump when 1st you go in. That's cooling the machine so it gets the best scans. (Cryogenic Helium coolant pump).
You may get lucky, and it's a low profile machine having little or no tube section at all.
Best of luck. You got this, you'll be fine. Take a friend/family member for support if needed.
I've had 4 so far. About 1 per year. Not a fan of tight spaces either. But the MRI is a breeze.
Ther's just a lot of negative misinformation and hype.
There's also a cord with a panic button you hold that will stop the procedure and pull you out.
Usually you have a headset on too, and the operator checks in with you regularly. They notify you how much time remains, and what stage you're at.
The operators are super well trained, and know how the machine works as good as the scientists that built it. They can answer any questions/concerns you have.
They see everything happening on their 3 screens, and can slow, stop or control the scan at any time.
The MRI Is open on both ends. If you're completely inside, you can still look up and back out to see the room.
There's cool air flowing and soothing light inside. Some play music in the headphones.
The best is to just close your eyes until the scan is complete. I recommend not using the towel to cover your eyes.
Usually you're free to fall asleep.
The contrast die circulates and is painless/harmless. It will illuminate certain areas in even finer detail, that your Dr.s want to see.
It WIIL make same loud noises --high or deep bass, some of them weird. You get earphones/plugs 4 them.
Try to marvel at them, rather than be afraid. It's an amazing scientific device, & each sound is a super HD scan being made. Better than any camera you own can take.
You also may hear a noise like a squeaky tire pump when 1st you go in. That's cooling the machine so it gets the best scans. (Cryogenic Helium coolant pump).
You may get lucky, and it's a low profile machine having little or no tube section at all.
Best of luck. You got this, you'll be fine. Take a friend/family member for support if needed.