MRI Testing.............

Paula · Post by **Paula** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:10 am

I failed an MRI today. I could not stand being closed in? Other choices are another facility with an open unit or medication and back in the tube? Have you had an MRI? :yh_worry

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:57 am

The other half has had MRIs and is okay with the open one. I had one of my knee so did not have to be in all the way. Problem was, holding it in one position for more than a minute was extremely painful. I'd ask the doctor for an open one AND medication so you can get it over with. Hope everything is okay with you.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:18 am

Paula wrote: I failed an MRI today. I could not stand being closed in? Other choices are another faciltiy with an open unit or medication and back in the tube? Have you had an MRI? :yh_worry
Hope you're ok luv :-3 XXX

LoveMama · Post by **LoveMama** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:53 am

Paula wrote: I failed an MRI today. I could not stand being closed in? Other choices are another faciltiy with an open unit or medication and back in the tube? Have you had an MRI? :yh_worry

Yes Paula...........I had one that was open. It's so easy.

Hope you can another........that way.

xxxxxoooooooo

mama

Paula · Post by **Paula** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:19 am

i could not itch my neck or head, it was terrible. i could not move at all. i was brought out twice and then the guy said, get some meds. i am not going back in that damn tube for anyone.

have a cervical rib, in the neck that causes numbness to arms and hands. i'm perfectly okay, its just that tube is really scary. 20 minutes in a tube, no way. not for me, i cannot sit still for too long.

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:28 am

Paula wrote: i could not itch my neck or head, it was terrible. i could not move at all. i was brought out twice and then the guy said, get some meds. i am not going back in that damn tube for anyone.

have a cervical rib, in the neck that causes numbness to arms and hands. i'm perfectly okay, its just that tube is really scary. 20 minutes in a tube, no way. not for me, i cannot sit still for too long.

I don't blame you Paula! Claustrophobia is no fun. If I ever have an MRI, my wife knows to ask the Good Doctor for some chill pills for me.

persephone · Post by **persephone** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:00 pm

Never been in one as a patient, I know the noise is horrible just sitting outside. Have also seen the dangers of metal objects flying through the air into them and the end result of such.

If they can't get you an open one they may be able to sedate you for the closed one.

Paula · Post by **Paula** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 4:59 pm

I have been sad all day knowing i failed to complete the X-Ray. My husband doesn't think medication will keep me calm. I just could not move. I am not the only one having this problem? I don't want to go there again. NO.

persephone · Post by **persephone** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 5:10 pm

:yh_hugs :yh_hugs :yh_hugs

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 5:24 pm

Posted by paula: I have been sad all day knowing i failed to complete the X-Ray. My husband doesn't think medication will keep me calm. I just could not move. I am not the only one having this problem? I don't want to go there again. NO.

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Everyone has these on their face? TULIPS.

Paula, I have had a "closed casket" (That's what it's like) MRI, and was touching from "Wall to Wall" with no room to move, & inside it for 55 minutes for pics of my back spine.

When My Daughter had to go for her MRI, she could not go inside the casket either, so she elected to go where they had an "Open" MRI casket. She was absolutely fine with that, BUT, then it took twice as long, (1-3/4 hrs) because the machine is not as powerful as the closed in ones! :wah:

Cars :driving:

Paula · Post by **Paula** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 5:47 pm

CARS, that is awful. How did you do it? 55 mins. of hell. OMG. I am going for the other unit, i refused to be loaded with valium. Yes it is like being in a casket. I cannot imagine full body enclosure. I was tubed to my knees? I feel better hearing these comments. Have had so many tests and appointments lately. My middle age tune up. :yh_nailbi :yh_nailbi

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:00 pm

PAULA,

I have had 2 MRI'S on my CERCIVAL DISCS IN MY NECK.. I don't like closed places either.. but I had to do it after I broke my neck. I just shut my eyes..... You have to get it done, the open one may be easier for you, meds may help as well.

There are other scans which they can do that involve injecting dye in your spine.. I won't tell you the rest.. It's very painful .. The MRI is the best, and no pain involved just the knocking of the magnets.. and its over..

GOOD LUCK..

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:19 pm

my right knee was shot, the MRI was pure torture. i feel for you Paula! ( i have a cadaver's ACL in my knee now, and i think it's haunted! :yh_ghost )