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Comment on PT, ENT and MRI, Oh My! by It Is What It Is

It Is What It Is — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:57:04 +0000

I had a brain MRI when I was having some unexplained but frightening spells. I had been prepped by others to expect the worst, but I am not particularly claustrophobic so I wasn’t that concerned. The worst part of it, frankly, was the IV.

I also had a pelvic MRI (which was easy peasy…feet first).

It is a lot of magnetic ‘knocking’ and it is odd to have someone in another room talking to you over a speaker and telling you what to do and when, and mine did take a LONG time, but as diagnostic tests go, I found it neutral.

I hope that you find it a non-event.

Comment on PT, ENT and MRI, Oh My! by Justine

Justine — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:50:51 +0000

I’ve never had an MRI, but I think yoga breathing and meditation sounds like a good way to get through it! Here’s hoping that the test will bring you one step closer to the answers you need to feel better!

Comment on PT, ENT and MRI, Oh My! by kim

kim — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:43:46 +0000

I’ve had several MRIs and left you a comment on FB, but my biggest advice is to not look inside the machine and close your eyes once you lay down and everything is in place. I think I might feel claustrophobic if I did look. I just close my eyes and focus on breathing or listening to the music they might play on headphones, but it’s hard to hear.

The folks doing the MRI will be able to talk to you and will make sure you are okay. I think you’ll be fine. Good luck!

Comment on PT, ENT and MRI, Oh My! by Lori Lavender Luz

Lori Lavender Luz — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:56:55 +0000

Hi, Kathy. As you know, I am a medically fearful person. I have had a couple of MRIs on my lungs, and it has not been traumatic at all (well, I do angst about the IV). I know you will do well, and I’ll be thinking of you.

I wonder if the dizzy spells might be vaso-vagal…? Not that I know too much about that. But I think it’s rather mild and easy to deal with.

XOXO

Comment on PT, ENT and MRI, Oh My! by April

April — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:41:29 +0000

I’ll be thinking of you Kathy, and praying that everything is fine. I had an MRI of my ankle and one of my head, but I don’t have any tips for you, as I’m actually most comfortable in small, enclosed spaces. Well, one tip: scratch before you start! The better you hold still, the less time it’ll take.

Comment on PT, ENT and MRI, Oh My! by Deborah

Deborah — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:21:29 +0000

I had an MRI a few months ago when they diagnosed my gallstones. I was okay as long as I kept my eyes closed, although when I opened them I was a little freaked out. Mine lasted about 20 minutes (I think).

I think it would’ve been helpful to have someone there with me, if such a thing is even allowed, to help me feel less trapped. Of course, I was in the ER, at 3 am, in a hospital I’d never been to, so hopefully yours’ll be less scary. Good luck!

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