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I have to get an MRI done on my head...(lol) n im closterphobic(sp?)..anyone know any ways to help me get thru that hour?
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My belief is that MRI scanners are a late model gadget that some doctors may promote for commission gain. I was asked to go through one then questioned the financial structure. As to the comments I got from a patient/participant friend his suggestion was if you have a doctor who needs an MRI scanner you need a new doctor.
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close ur eyes n dont think about where u are . my friend got one done and they let her listen to music. hopefully theyll let u too. just think about bein in ur room or school clothes u mite want to buy or think about where u want to go or wat u want to do when u leave. just dont fall asleep lol good luck!!!!!!!
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Well this may sound odd but, Ask your doctor for some Valium. It helps alot to calm you down! Ive taken it once before, Didnt have any bad side effects.
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ohhh i hate that but like go to sleep or something *even tho its super hard with all that noise lol* or go to what they call an 'open mri'
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nope i dont no what a MRI is..
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Definitally tell your doctor..they can help you out alot. Im not closter..w/e haha so I cant tell you what I would do I guess...idk how it is. Tell your doctor before you go, so he knows what to expect..I know you cant move the whole time..So ((idk if you can, but if you can)) close your eyes. Think of your friends and songs you like..it will go by fast!
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Try to close ur eyes and think of a place where u don't panic at all, that should help u the the MRI.
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yeah getting an MRI and being clostrophobic isnt a good match. some tips on getting through the procedure would be to relax [as enough people would say], try to think about something that your mind could focus on during the hour or sing your favorite song in your head [never have tried that one yet], think about what you want to do during the next few weeks- maybe a project you get assigned for school [if it has started yet]. close your eyes, having them open might make you freak out. you can also tell whoever is doing the MRI on you, that you have that phobia- they could possibly further explain helpful tips [as i can assume they've had others like you before]. good luck with your MRI! and if it helps dont worry- the machinery wont topple down on you i promise ;)! =] -ask_ anyting
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Well, first there are such things as open MRI's for people like you. Also, if you freak out, they will like sedate you or w/e so you dont move. Nothing to worry about, just relax and stay calm.
xoxo
ali
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i say u should just relax and just think about all the good things u want to do or have already done, or if thats doesn't work then breathe deeply, and think about the great things in life u can acheive, or want to acheive, or u can dream, that always helps for me, i dream about anything, anything and everything, or everyone. well i hope that i helped, soo good luck and i hope that it is very helpfull for u, byes, Strawberry1621.
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Just close your eyes + try not to think about where you are. Good luck =)
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well your not completly sealed in so remember that
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Ive been threw 10 MRIs im closterphobic too..just sit and breath lightly and think nothings going to happen..thats how i got threw mine..hope it goes well
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You should really think of this as a way to try and not be closterphobic. Just imagine that the space you go into is really spacious. If you want close ur eyes before you go in and open them after you go out so you dont realy know how small it is. If you start heavy breathing or find it hard to breath just tell the docter and im sure they will get you out as soon as they can.
Theresa
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Based on what I read, I really doubt you're "Closterphobic". Besides, an irrational fear of "closters" wouldn't be triggered while someone's performing an MRI on you. I've had one done before, I didn't see any closters.
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Close your eyes and pretend your in a BIG open room. Or you could not sleep the night before and fall asleep in there. Just take lots of deep breaths and think happy thoughts!
Hope i helped :)
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