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Mri Scan Friday| secret_hobo_spice |
Posted: Sep 14 2011, 02:54 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 63 Member No.: 35 Joined: 13-February 11  |
Hi all,
have an MRI booked for friday..... But i don't know what to expect, so any pointers would be fab. Like if its a good idea to shave my legs in case i have to wear a gown hahahahahahaha Thanks hugs to you all... |
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| Barbara |
Posted: Sep 14 2011, 03:05 PM
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Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 1,186 Member No.: 1 Joined: 5-February 11 |
Nothing to worry about with the MRI unless you are claustrophobic. It is a tunnel type scanner and is noisy. You will need to remove any metal attracted to magnets as this is what the scanner is. You can take a CD and they will play it for you to listen to. They will also give you a buzzer to press if you need to come out. It usually takes 20 to 30 minutes.
Barbara x |
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| secret_hobo_spice |
Posted: Sep 14 2011, 03:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Member No.: 35 Joined: 13-February 11 |
oh dear!
I am claustrophobic. nailbiter Thanks |
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| Kath |
Posted: Sep 14 2011, 08:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Moderators Posts: 386 Member No.: 8 Joined: 6-February 11 |
Hi SHS, when I had mine they only put you in the magnet about half way so you are not completly inside the tube. I'm also a bit claustrophobic so was worried about it, but because you are 'outside' from the waist down then it really reduced the feeling of being 'trapped'.
I didn't have to change into a gown. Be prepared to remove all metal jewellery or leave them at home that day. It's quite noisy but you have headphones on. good luck Kathx |
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| Dizzybee |
Posted: Sep 14 2011, 09:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Member No.: 17 Joined: 9-February 11 |
Hi SHS
I have had two MRI's one was my whole body(for my spine) and the other was just my head and shoulders (for my vertigo). I was really worried because I don't like being enclosed but in both cases I just wanted to know what was wrong with me. And the nurses were very reasuring and you have a button to hold and you can press it for them to pull you out. Just think there is nothing in there to hurt you and just relax. You will be fine. Dizzybee |
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| sharon |
Posted: Sep 15 2011, 04:26 PM
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Trusted Member Group: Admin Posts: 716 Member No.: 3 Joined: 6-February 11 |
Hi SHS
I've had two MRI's. One for Menieres and one for my liver. The one on my liver was more involved as I had to lie with a heavy weight on my stomach and had to keep holding my breath for 30 seconds, which wasn't easy!! I also had the contrast dye injected at various intervals. The one on my head was much easier....in fact although I didn't actually fall asleep, I did go into an almost trance like sensation, even with all the banging! It's really nothing to worry about, you'll be fine :) |
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| secret_hobo_spice |
Posted: Sep 15 2011, 05:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Member No.: 35 Joined: 13-February 11 |
Thank you all :)
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| secret_hobo_spice |
Posted: Sep 16 2011, 06:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Member No.: 35 Joined: 13-February 11 |
I SURVIVED!
Was in the scanner for 45 minutes which felt like a life time. I was ok until one scan which sounded like a pneumatic drill coming for me and i had a major panic. I managed to breathe through it just about. I really did not like being pinned in! But it's done now. Someone is going to go through the scans then i'm going to get an appointment to see Mr Slack again. Once again Circle Bath triumphed! They really could not do enough for me and i was so grateful for their reassurances and it's amazing how much difference a smile and a bit of kindness makes. :mexican: |
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| SUsie |
Posted: Sep 16 2011, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 208 Member No.: 13 Joined: 8-February 11 |
Glad it went well I felt exactly the same before my 1st MRI have had another since and really do not wish a 3rd...
Hope you do not have too long to wait for results. Susie. |
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| secret_hobo_spice |
Posted: Sep 20 2011, 07:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Member No.: 35 Joined: 13-February 11 |
Thanks Susie!
Did anyone else feel unwell after their MRI? Ever since i had mine i've been feeling hot, fluey and havent been able to sleep. Ta xx |
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| sharon |
Posted: Sep 21 2011, 06:20 PM
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Trusted Member Group: Admin Posts: 716 Member No.: 3 Joined: 6-February 11 |
I don't think that will be anything to do with the MRI. It sounds more like you've got a bug of some sort.
Hope you feel better soon |
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