tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post4544377680013501932..comments2023-10-30T07:19:55.124-04:00Comments on Sometimes I Think: But I don't want to go in the MRI machine...krissy knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14541923934162365673noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-8256979296421536002008-07-27T12:11:00.000-04:002008-07-27T12:11:00.000-04:00I agree, Krissy, tell them you are scared. I woul...I agree, Krissy, tell them you are scared. I would, I have a horror of those although I have never been in one. They can give you something to relax you and they will also take extra special care of you. If they do not know you are scared they cannot help. Nothing to be ashamed of, so tell them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-89038748805755116402008-07-27T12:15:00.001-04:002008-07-27T12:15:00.001-04:00Sorry your computer is acting up again. While in ...Sorry your computer is acting up again. While in the MRI on Thursday, just think of all your J-Land friends that are with you and wishing you wellness and calmness :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-73950250289949041382008-07-27T12:15:00.000-04:002008-07-27T12:15:00.000-04:00Krissy, you can have a seditive if you ask your do...Krissy, you can have a seditive if you ask your doctor about it, I was given a hypo 20 minutes before they put me in it. I was not afraid of it . It was so I could lay flat I can't do that because of the 3 surgeries I have had , the seditive worked, an they have back up generators to get you out if they loose power, and the generators kick in about 3-4 minutes after the power goes off.. Good luck and I will be praying for you...BJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-31065297479837711972008-07-27T12:42:00.001-04:002008-07-27T12:42:00.001-04:00aaaww hon... get the music and a relaxer... bring...aaaww hon... get the music and a relaxer... bring a blind fold..... and turn that music up as loud as you can stand it... sing along ..... sending good vibes and strength<br>love ya<br>d<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-42536936355930491752008-07-27T12:42:00.000-04:002008-07-27T12:42:00.000-04:00Be sure and let them know you panic when inside th...Be sure and let them know you panic when inside the machine. One thing that helps me is to have a cover over my eyes. I've had to have several on my head and one place gave me this nice lavendar scented eye mask to help relax me. Now I take it with me whenever I have to have another one. Also...a sedative, anti-anxiety medication...something to help you relax. I use Xanax for that purpose. I promise they won't leave you in there !!!!!! Scouts honor, hope to die if I tell a lie!!!!!! Don't be afraid to ask for help in getting thru the exam. Linda in Washington http://journals.aol.com/lsfp1960/LindasWorld/ Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-71626955838854497412008-07-27T14:50:00.000-04:002008-07-27T14:50:00.000-04:00I don't blame you for feeling that way with an...I don't blame you for feeling that way with an MRI. I never have had one and don't ever want one.. Hang in there. Dawn<br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-49539973261505493442008-07-27T15:11:00.000-04:002008-07-27T15:11:00.000-04:00If you call your doc's ahead of time, and someone ...If you call your doc's ahead of time, and someone else is driving you, they should be able to "sedate" you (relax you really) before starting the MRI...a little IV or shot. Between that, the music and sleeping mask or towel, you should be fine! I have to have it done because of my back (can't lay flat without back spasms) but a friend of mine is very claustrophobic and needs sedated before MRI, etc. Good luck!<br><br>~Marie~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-25651618703029628012008-07-27T16:10:00.000-04:002008-07-27T16:10:00.000-04:00(((Krissy))) I understand completely because I've ...(((Krissy))) I understand completely because I've thought I would have difficulty with this test and I've never had one<br><br>my advice; take the 2 Ativan. maybe remember this verse: "The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid, what can man (or machine, my wording) do against me.<br><br>I'll pray for you to feel the Lord's presence and peace while you are having the test on Thursday<br><br>bettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-28628295224723540282008-07-27T18:56:00.000-04:002008-07-27T18:56:00.000-04:00I am the same way. I now request places with ope...I am the same way. I now request places with open MRI's. So much better!<br>Hugs,<br>Dana<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-22981586818651811852008-07-28T00:10:00.000-04:002008-07-28T00:10:00.000-04:00I have a horrible problem with MRI's. I move. ...I have a horrible problem with MRI's. I move. I don't, but they say I do!!! Finally, it was figured out that it was just me shaking! So, I do know what you mean about panicking! I had to get knocked out (& no valium wasn't enough) (nope, painkillers didn't knock me out, either)--finally the anesthesiologist (spell right, Merry!) came from the hospital and HE made sure I was OUT COLD & could not did not move for long past the scan! I hope it doesn't come to that for you! Good luck in Hershey. I am praying hard for you! Love you both, MerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-77233261109250193592008-07-28T09:00:00.000-04:002008-07-28T09:00:00.000-04:00I was scared the first time too, but aftr that is ...I was scared the first time too, but aftr that is was ok. Maybe you are claustrophobic and that is why you hate it? I pretend I'm at some tribal party and think of new rythmns to go with the noise! Hope you do not have to have two procedures- Love, DannelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-69058801337187668312008-07-28T09:14:00.000-04:002008-07-28T09:14:00.000-04:00"Have them remind you you can press the botto..."Have them remind you you can press the bottom at any time if you need help. They can talk you through it."<br><br>Whose bottom are you supposed to press to get them to take you out? ;P I vote for George Clooney! I wish the CT scanner I had to endure had that feature!<br><br>You'll make it through just fine and they won't leave you in there. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-88669309460816251552008-07-28T11:39:00.000-04:002008-07-28T11:39:00.000-04:00I took a valium before going to my appt. and then ...I took a valium before going to my appt. and then I wasn't so anxious during my "tubular" experience. lol <br>NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-43014564634256051052008-07-28T22:59:00.000-04:002008-07-28T22:59:00.000-04:00I took 2 valium and 2 pain pills. And they still s...I took 2 valium and 2 pain pills. And they still said I moved, so then the anesthesiologist had to put me out. The Neurosurgeon said he had to have a "good" one. This was when I broke my neck and I was having pain up and down my arms and oh, boy, what a scary, horrible time that was. But I got through it and the surgery. You will get through this fine, Krissy, no matter what. You are stronger than you know! You are my Hercules! You have already been through so much more with your John. I love you! MerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-67876234466185680212008-07-31T13:43:00.000-04:002008-07-31T13:43:00.000-04:00I would've been scared about the MRI. I'm...I would've been scared about the MRI. I'm sure you were fine xx LOL @ Therese she's right you know ;)<br><br>Jenny<br><br>http://journals.aol.co.uk/Jmoqueen/MyLifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-9032886259667902542008-08-03T21:22:00.000-04:002008-08-03T21:22:00.000-04:00 I hope all went well. I had one MRI, but it wa... I hope all went well. I had one MRI, but it was on my foot. The lower half of my body was the only thing inside. I can understand what you would have been going through.<br>Jude<br>http://journals.aol.com/jmoranocyle/MyWayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779594718572241463.post-76607179101076814902008-08-05T07:17:00.000-04:002008-08-05T07:17:00.000-04:00KrissyMy heart goes out to you regarding the MRI. ...Krissy<br><br>My heart goes out to you regarding the MRI. I suffer from claustrophobia and agoraphobia........ so that would be my worst nightmare.<br><br>I hope that everything goes well<br>hugs JayneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com