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Brain MRI

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Georgesgran Fri 17-Jan-25 14:01:17

Never had one, but DH had several and said that whilst unpleasant, it was the means to an end - something he had to endure.

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crazyH Fri 17-Jan-25 14:00:29

I haven’t had the same scan as you - but I’ve had a lung scan , kidney scan etc but not a brain scan. What scared me most was the loud clunking sounds - don’t know what that was. I was very anxious, more than anything else.
Don’t panic - 24 minutes will fly by. Just close your eyes. Don’t look at the cage in front of your face. Perhaps you can ask for a mild sedative Good luck ! Let us know how you get on.

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Beechnut Fri 17-Jan-25 13:59:19

The first time I had a MRI I was very alarmed in going into the machine at how close it was to my face. The second time I closed my eyes and kept them closed while in the machine.

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Sago Fri 17-Jan-25 13:57:47

I had the music, it was fine.

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eddiecat78 Fri 17-Jan-25 13:55:38

My brother had a panic attack during a scan and had to come out. At the replacement appointment his GP gave him some Valium to take and he was absolutely fine

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Oopsadaisy1 Fri 17-Jan-25 13:54:17

Can your GP give you something to calm you or some Kalms might help?

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Oopsadaisy1 Fri 17-Jan-25 13:53:37

I had one just before Christmas, fortunately I’m not claustrophobic, they asked if I wanted them to play music but I said no.

Maybe ask them to play the music might help? As I said I’m not claustrophobic so I’m not sure if anything in particular is a trigger for you or the whole thing.

I hope it all goes well for you

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Juicylucy Fri 17-Jan-25 13:49:01

I wonder if anyone who’s had one can give me some advice please. I was told I needed to have a brain MRI I didn’t know what this entailed. At the app I had a cage like device put over my face/ head then put inside the tunnel, it took 24 minutes. I felt very claustrophobic and was about to push the panic button when suddenly it was finished. Phew I was relieved, only to find out that 25 minutes was just for the neck, I had to go back in for another 24 minutes for the brain scan. I just couldn’t do it I panicked and left in a hurry explaining how I was feeling.
Fast forward 6 weeks and I’ve now got to go back for the brain one again.I know I need it doing, also I waited 7 months for this MRI. If I waited for an open MRI which are sparse it could be months waiting again so I have to go through with it this time. The cage over the face inside the tube is so claustrophobic I’m starting to panic again. Anyone had this done that can please offer and advise how to get through this.

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