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MRI & anxiety
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They give you a button to hold, to press, if you feel uncomfortable or anxious and would like to get out. They should give you ear plugs or headphones to block out the noises, you can still hear them but not overwhelming as much.
My first MRI, I tried to create a beat, from the noises, and that helped me to relax and pass the time by. You can fall asleep also, well I did anyway!
Hope this helps
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My other half has another of these scheduled in the near future and has always said that they're very loud and play havoc with her anxieties. She's never been able to fall asleep, but tries to close her eyes, make lists in her head, or tells herself a story.
If they're of any use, there's some tips on getting through the experience here.
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But they will not harm you in any physical way. You can ask for certain music to be played. I asked for Westlife!
So choose your music, keep your eyes closed and try to drift off.
Haha..if Westlife cures you, then we all want more...it didn't cure me, but helped pass the time.
But honestly, the machine will not swallow you up, or cave in on you. I have heard asking your GP for a sedative to take beforehand, could help.
It`s the Lumber punctures that I dread....now both of mine hurt like being hit by a massive wrecking ball! I may be in line for another soon.
My son has had them in the past. He has never been sedated. I recommend listening to calming music before hand it helps. I have one coming up soon we well and I have asked my doctor to give me a sedative to take thirty minutes prior to the scan. Try not to stress.
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Dunno..have heard other folk say their LPs weren't painful. Might just be me and perhaps this mysterious illness
The headphones help a lot, it would be extremely loud without them! But you can still hear it.
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Do you remember STOMP?
You are just as brave, we just all have different things that we find extremely difficult, and that's okay. I just hope it's not too stressful and you can relax afterwards.
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I have only ever had a tube MRI, but I know open ones are available in certain places.
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