MRI, not so bad

15 years ago

Because of some ear problems I've been having this last month the doctor ordered an MRI to check out my eustation tubes and head area.

I have to say I was kind of worried about being in that tube and feeling claustrophobic. Although I'm pretty good at self talk and relaxing I am not good at laying on my back. (scar tissue on spine) After a couple of Xanax (I think) I was feeling pretty serene and was comfortable. They put my head in some coil, cage thing and slide me in the hole. I didn't dare open my eyes and for the next 45 mins I thought about Disney world, the beach and what my kids were up to at home. Ok, I did peek for a moment but that was just enough to make me keep them closed. Ahh, I really hate tight places. They did give me the sqeeze ball just in case I wanted out but all I did was sweat on it.

The sound the MRI machine makes is like being on a one sided shoot out Or maybe a band tuning up before a concert. Very odd and interesting I kept thinking. I felt successful in my latest adventure, especially being claustraphobic. I would love to see the views they took since I'm sure they will ask for payment of them!

I'm wondering...

What has your experience been with MRI? Did you get to see the results?

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trishaw
15 years ago
My first one was a nightmare. Not because of space issues, but pain. I had ruptured a disc in my neck and was unable to lie flat. I went in without my pain meds and had to wait for someone to come give me a shot so they could get me into the machine. The second one was fine, just really loud.

Trish
ivamae
15 years ago
I was terrified and had to have my neck and all the rest of the spine done. I took a tranquilizer but it didn't start working until I got almost home. I had the ball as well but didn't need to use it. They told me the noise would be like a motor boat hum but I found it more like a jack hammer. I thought of words that went with the rythm and kept repeating them. All was fine. I wouldn't dread another one. They are a wonderful testing tool.

I got the results later from my specialist.

I was in terrible pain too with ruptured disc and degenerated ones - 4 in my neck and 3 in my lower back.
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pattico_gw
15 years ago
I'm hoping my last one was just that..."my LAST one"
It was four hours the first day...couldn't get the picture clear enough...Had me come back the second day for three more hours. It was all I could do to crawl back up there.
When it was all said and done I found out they saw what they were supposed to find right away but then found another tear (that was about 30 years old and didn't bother me at all) AND they couldn't fix what they were supposed to be looking for anyway.

I honestly don't think I can do it again.

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okwriter
15 years ago
DH had one yesterday because of a neck issue. (Well, a shoulder and elbow issue, but doc wanted to look at the neck first...*sigh*)

DH said he could feel little "sticks" where the beam (?) was hitting him. Could that be right? I've never had one but was surprised to hear him say that.
mary_c_gw
15 years ago
Toni,

If you want to see the MRI images, just ask your doctor. Why wouldn't he show them?

Chances are he's going to show you any images that have anything important on them anyway.
liz
15 years ago
I'm glad it went well Toni and hope they can pinpoint your problems...ear probs really mess you up all over...your balance, nausea...just everything...I got a DVD both times I had an MRI last year...not that I could make heads or tails out of what I was looking at...Like you...I just visualized whatever for the 50 minutes...
Toni S
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15 years ago
Liz, your so right. I didn't go to work for a week when this all started. In your job it would be awful to have ear problems.

Mary, I so agree but the way some doctors are I sometimes have to tell them what they should do. I've had varying xrays over the years. Some stand me there and point things out. Some just tell me what they think and I'm out of there. The older I get the more I ask for things I wish to know. Guess I'm the visual learner. Anyway I think it would be interesting to see the MRI scan. I wish I could take them home!
Okwriter, I've never heard of that before either. Maybe he's magnetized. J/K

It appears it makes a big difference on what is being scanned. I can't imagine being in pain and having to lay still for such a long time. Drugs are our friend when it comes to that stuff.
I had mine done last night too. The techs said they would be there until 10 pm doing the last planned MRI. I don't know why I'm thinking about the sound so much but, LOL, I've decided that the sound the machine makes is like listening to a Star wars fight scene without the music.

Moni would be happy to know they let me keep my red shirt on during the procedure. Keeping the faith for everyone who needs it.
socks
15 years ago
I didn't like the MRI at all. It was of my thigh, but I had to go in to my head to get the whole thigh. I begged to be allowed to put my hands above my head which wouldn't make me feel so constrained. They they said OK if I promised not to move them. I didn't move, but by the time I was done my arms felt like cold wood. Next time I'll take whatever relaxing medication they offer, and I will NOT open my eyes.

The people were very nice. I was surprised at how small the tube was.

I didn't see the results.
glenda_al
15 years ago
Blessings to you!

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