mrn claustrophobia
mrn claustrophobia
getting an mrn on thursday. i am going to have to go into a claustrophobic little hole??? getting sick just thinking about it
Re: mrn claustrophobia
Maybe you can ask for a sedative beforehand?
This may sound crazy but I've gotten to where I like getting an MRI because it gives me a chance to just lie there and go to sleep. I have to get them regularly for a different health condition. So, I don't know if you can adjust your mindset to thinking of it as a time to relax and do nothing but maybe that would help. They always give you a call button in case you need help.
You can do this, Happy.
Violet
This may sound crazy but I've gotten to where I like getting an MRI because it gives me a chance to just lie there and go to sleep. I have to get them regularly for a different health condition. So, I don't know if you can adjust your mindset to thinking of it as a time to relax and do nothing but maybe that would help. They always give you a call button in case you need help.
You can do this, Happy.
Violet
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
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stephanies
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Re: mrn claustrophobia
Happyman,
I have found with imaging that wearing mirrored glasses really helps. When you are lying on the table the mirrors on the glasses reflect behind you which is the open space of the room and it really does a great job tricking your brain. You could ask if your imaging place has them. If not, I also have found that if I tilt my head a little (make sure this is ok with the technician) so I can see outside the tube even out of the corner of my eye, I am ok.
Good luck,
Stephanies
I have found with imaging that wearing mirrored glasses really helps. When you are lying on the table the mirrors on the glasses reflect behind you which is the open space of the room and it really does a great job tricking your brain. You could ask if your imaging place has them. If not, I also have found that if I tilt my head a little (make sure this is ok with the technician) so I can see outside the tube even out of the corner of my eye, I am ok.
Good luck,
Stephanies
PN started 2004 from fall. Surgery with Filler Nov. 2006, Dr. Campbell April 2007. Pain decreased by 85% in 2008 (rectal and sitting pain resolved completely), pain returned in 12/13. Pain reduced significantly beginning around 11/23.
Re: mrn claustrophobia
hey, apologies for never seeing these responses. your support is very appreciated. i actually shopped around a found a place where i was tall enough to stick my head out of the machine while doing the pelvic 3t mrn. the problem at this point is getting a lumbar mri- which will actually require me to get my head in there. i guess it is time to order mirror glasses and some xanax 