Mri Today!

[Kathyan]

I couldn't go for my MRI a couple of weeks ago and I remade the appointment for today as we have been to Portugal for the last 11 days. They couldn't give me a sedative as they weren't qualified. Anyhow, I did it and it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be! It was very noisy and I kept my eyes closed the whole time. I have another appointment next Wednesday for a chest x-ray. I have also received two other appointments for different things, so over the last few weeks and the coming month I will have visited four different hospitals and a clinic!

[Eve]

Glad it went ok. I've had a fair few MRI scans and the noises fascinate me in a way - moreso after a sciency friend explained what made the noises but I've forgotten now!

Sounds like you have a lot going on, I feel like I'm in and out all the time a lot and it can get quite wearing but hopefully it's helping them help you get better.

Hope you're feeling better soon.

[Kathyan]

Thanks Eve. I wasn't looking forward to the MRI at all but I know I had to have it so they can find out what's wrong. Glad it's done though!

[Pete65]

Well done, Kathyan!
Often these things are not as bad as you think they will be.

[Kathyan]

Thanks Pete. I think it's fear of the unknown more than anything but I am quite proud of myself for doing it!

[SeaJayPea]

You're braver than me. I pressed the emergency button after just a few seconds the first time. Claustrophobia had set in, big time. They filled me with all manner of drugs for the second one and I have no recollection of it at all!