Posted by Diane J. on July 4, 2001, at 16:15:21
In reply to MRI of head experience, posted by Craig on July 3, 2001, at 1:29:23
Dear Craig,
I had an MRI a couple of years ago. I was pretty apprehensive and the doctor did give me a slight sedative. I was not strapped in, but I was instructed to lie still. My head and torso were inside the machine. I wore my regular clothes. It turned out to be a fairly easy procedure, albeit a noisy one. I kept singing songs in my head in time to the weird beat. The strangest thing about the whole experience is that it took place in a humongous trailer that came to the doctor's office just for my appointment. It was a mobile
MRI! Also, the results were returned quickly, and I had no tumor on my pituitary gland. I don't think you should be too worried about it.Good luck!
Diane J.
> Has anyone had an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of their head? I'm supposed to have one, but I'm having doubts about my ability to withstand it. The idea of being strapped down inside a machine, unable to move for at least a half hour worries me a lot. I don't think I have claustrophobia, but I could develop it while being encased like that. If anyone has experienced an MRI, please write about what it was like for you.
poster:Diane J.
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