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Anyone here been through MRI?

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I just made appointment for MRI for a thigh injury sustained during a hard opening. I cannot get open MRI on that part of leg and am stuck with the tube. They said it will take 75min. Is was ok with it until the screening. They asked about metal in eyes? I have welding history so I guess I have to get a head x-ray first. They also recomended Valum..lol. Just wondering what I got myself into. I am such a wuss....

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Just sit back - relax - take the valium - it's a very long ride - and if you are clausterphobic - then - well - it's gunna suck! - other than that - enjoy the ride and imagine it is the longest ride to altitude you ever had.
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I took me two doses of valum and two tries to get through it. If you can relax it will be fine but it was IMPOSSIBLE for me to relax.

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You should be fine if you are ok with enclosed spaces. I had a full brain MRI/MRA last year and was in the tube for about an hour. I just went to sleep on and off, getting woken up by the noise every now and again.

As far as the metal goes, they'll screen you well for that.

You'll be just fine. B| And if not, a little valium should do the trick nicely.;)

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Yeah, a couple of times. Back in 1984 when they thought I had brain cancer. I also had a sinus infection and it gave me an awful headache. it was pretty neat that the tech was able to say, "There's your headache."

I also had one on my messed up knee about 18 months ago. Yeah, they suck. You gotta sit still, and for me that was the worst part - keeping an already hurting knee in an uncomfortable position for an hour. I wasn't offered valium or any sedative, but if you think your leg may bother you keeping it still for a long time, i'd recommend you try it.

that damned thing is loud and cramped. Get ready.


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At the very worst, it's just long and tedious. The most annoying part is the banging sounds. If you try to put yourself into a meditative state, it will help tremendously. If you are nervous, go for the valium.

Remember, it could be worse....you could be going in for a colonoscopy.[:/]

Good luck. Remember, it's not that bad.



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Just got one on Friday (2nd one in my lifetime). They are loud! Valium is recommended when you're stuck in the tube just so you don't freak out because you have to lay still during that whole time. No biggie...relax. :)
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Yup, I had one about a month ago for my dislocated shoulder--half my body was in the tube for about an hour (it's difficult to gauge the passage of time in those things). I'm not claustrophobic, so it wasn't a big deal. I was pretty bored and found myself picking out the different "jackhammer" tones of the scanning to pass the time.

The biggest challenge for me was trying to ignore all of the itches that suddenly started when the machine started scanning. Also, I felt like my muscles were involuntarily twitching a lot, but the techs said I was perfectly still.

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Had an open one back in December, they're not that big of a deal. Mostly loud as the machine makes a lot of banging. After the first couple mins when you finally realize that all the metal fillings in your teeth aren't going to go flying out of your mouth, you'll start to relax.

They also injected me with a chemical that helps the MRI. That was probably the worst part, as I don't like having a needle stuck in my arm.

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I had one about 2 years ago - the Doctors were trying to rule out mini strokes. Not sure how long I was in there but, it didn't bother me at all.... the tech kept worrying, and asking if I was okay. I actually thought the noises were interesting - afterwards I told the tech that I felt like I was at a rave party listening to techno... :D The tech got a good chuckle out of it!

Good luck! Gia

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Lmao I just got back from having the same metal in the eye speach. The MRI is not that bad. I have to get one in a week for my knee. I will have gone to the doctor 3 times for the same problem.
1.Initial visit+x-ray(why take a x-ray for a ligiment)
2.For the MRI(what I knew I needed in the 1st place)
3.To review the results of the MRI with him
4.Possible Surgery
5.Possible Post surgery visits
6.Possible Rehab
At least the doc got me to make a house payment for him>:(

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I had an MRI a few years ago for a hip injury and had to go into the tube too. It wasn't that bad since my head was sort of close to the end of the tube but I do recommend taking valium (or any drug that will make you very relaxed or sleepy) beforehand. I would also advise you to have the test done as early in the morning as possible. Stay up as late as you can and go a little drowsy and drugged. It's a long test but being sleepy with a towel over your eyes will make it a better experience. Good luck and hope everything's okay.

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