Posted by Mattie on July 3, 2001, at 14:20:22
In reply to MRI of head experience, posted by Craig on July 3, 2001, at 1:29:23
I had an MRI in November and like you was really scared. My doctor gave me xanax to take before if I wanted to and I did. I also looked at the unit through a window beforehand (they were doing another patient) and that reassured me for some reason. Anyhow, it was a piece of cake. Just laid real still, said a rosary and listened to music. However, I did not open my eyes at all through the whole thing. It is mostly your head in there and they will slide you out if you ask. Mine was with contrast so there was an injection at the end; that was nothing. There are different types of MRI machines. One is like a doughnut, open at both ends, but I was told the preferred kind is not. The one I was in had a window. Call the center where you will have it. They are use to this and were very reassuring. My insurance covered several places and I choose the newest facility. Thankfully, the results were O.K. Good luck to you and be sure to take a support person with you if anxious. That helped, too.
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