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MRI scan

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Ana Tue 01-Aug-17 16:26:52

They played a radio station of my choice when I had one recently. I found it helped to ask one of the nurses to let me know when the procedure was halfway through.

The macine gets very noisy, lots of banging and clattering!

Welshwife Tue 01-Aug-17 16:22:09

When I had an MRI scan I just closed my eyes - think they played me music - a nurse asked me a few times was I OK - which I was - and I think I had a little doze! Worry not.

singingnutty Tue 01-Aug-17 16:11:17

I am having an MRI scan on Friday for problems with my back. My SIL has recommended that I ask the doctor for a tranquillizer. What do people think? I'd be interested to hear of experiences with or without tranquillizers. Also, a friend told me that she was told she could bring a CD to play during the procedure. They haven't mentioned this in my letter. Would this help?