I was supposed to have an MRI and when I got in there, My stress level kept rising, so bad that I had to abort the test.. My only solution was that I had to travel over a hundred miles away and used a very expensive Open MRI. then I was able to do it.. Only, in the future, I am sure that there will be more times that I wont be able to travel there... I dont think a sedative will work.
2006-06-17 01:31:33 · 9 answers · asked by clrguard1 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Its really no big deal. I've had one done before. I would suggest taking something to cover your eyes with... you know those little things some ladies sleep in that cover their eyes? I cant think of the name of it... LOL
Also, where head phones w/ your favorite music. :)
Just keep telling yourself... no one has died from having an MRI - odviously your doctor thinks you need one. It could be more harmful for you not to have one - not knowing what is really wrong w/ you.
2006-06-17 01:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by Patti 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is a type of headphone that can work in an MRI. They have no metal parts in them and are like the ones that airplanes used to use where the sound travels through a hollow plastic tube. Perhaps contacting some MRI departments or doing a Google search could locate some. Discuss with your doctor about takeing a mild sedative BEFORE arriving at the hospital and another prior tho the exam.
2006-06-17 08:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by paul_design 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask about the Open MRI. Instead of a tube, two large platters are used on top and underneath to leave the patent with peripheral vision and less of a feeling of entrapment.
Headphones, iPod or any other electronic device can not be used due to the strong magnetic field.
2006-06-17 08:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by X X 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have 2 choices; 1. Open MRI. 2. Be sedated. That is it. You have to accept this. I have the same problem. The open MRI was the only way I could go through with it too.
2006-06-17 08:37:50 · answer #4 · answered by Jim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You CANT wear head phones or bring an ipod, NO metal. I would close my eyes and listen to all the sounds and imagine the sounds being something, make it like a game for yourself. And always remember this...if you do panic they will hear you ask to stop the test. That always gets me thru. Good luck!
2006-06-17 08:36:31 · answer #5 · answered by julia4evert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor can prescribe medicine to reduce the anxiety, but you will need someone to drive you home after the test.
2006-06-17 08:43:45 · answer #6 · answered by ladybug_1120 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lay back & relax with eyes closed it dont hurt i have had 9 of them it is just boring to lay there music or radio help to pass the time on the last one i fell asleep & they had to wake me up after
2006-06-17 08:38:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well there's two ways one is to get valium or ativan from your MD, the other is to stay awake the entire night before the test then when you get close your and usually you can fall to sleep
2006-06-17 08:37:21 · answer #8 · answered by sam s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleep or headphones, like an IPOD or Mp3player
2006-06-17 08:34:09 · answer #9 · answered by Steve K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋