MRI scan : pocket duties pls

nearlybionic · 9. Oct 2013, 05:59

HI
Tomorrow is another busy day in the life of NB. I have a physio appointment in the morning (aka pain camp!!)
Then at 4.15 (a bit of a funny time?!!) I have my MRI of my lumbar spine. I am dreading it as 1. I have to lie in my back -ouch
2. It is noisy and a claustrophobic experience- yuk
Mr NB was able to come with me , but he has now got work on (the joys of him being self employed, changes all the time!)
I will ask them to play some nice music through the head set and also am going to ask if I can go `in` feet first so my head is out of the tube. They did this at my last one in December after I had a bit of a melt down whilst inside, but this is at a different hospital. But i can only ask!!
NB

maria09 · 9. Oct 2013, 06:04

Hi,NB
I will be there shall I bring some CDs with me? Any preference?
Hope all goes well
Maria

kentishlady · 9. Oct 2013, 06:14

Will be with you. Hope all goes well. Beryl. ((()))

stickywicket · 9. Oct 2013, 06:40

Count me in on both, NB. I rather enjoy physio so, if there are two couches, I'll get up on the other and have a crack at the exercises too.

Good idea re the scanner. Asking is free.

hileena111 · 9. Oct 2013, 06:52

Hi NB
I'll be there for pocket duties
Never thought of asking to go in feet first???? That must make a big difference
I'll remember the next time I have one..thanks

Love
Hileena

DebbieT · 9. Oct 2013, 07:04

Count me in NB. I'm not a fan of them either, the noise doesn't bother me but the claustrophobia does!!

((((( ))))) xxx

villier · 9. Oct 2013, 09:52

Count me in NB not a fan of them either but when needs must, here's hoping they will allow you to go in feet first, hope the physio's not too hard on you......................Marie xx

dibdab · 9. Oct 2013, 10:36

Would love to be there- but MRI's freak me out!!!!

Shall just send positive thoughts instead.

Deb x

dreamdaisy · 9. Oct 2013, 11:07

I've only ever gone in as far as my nose - they told me to bring a book to read but it wouldn't fit in the gap between my nose and the scanner.

Right, we know they are not fun but they don't last forever - they are a useful and necessary evil. Take some dullers an hour or so beforehand, keep your eyes closed and your breathing even and it will soon be over. I will be there pulling faces at you through the glass.

DD

Annieboo87 · 9. Oct 2013, 11:10

Sow another pocket on ur outfit im coming along too. Im currently awaiting an mri myself but had one a year or two ago also they def not the nicest of things to be in.
Hope they let you go in the way your abit more comfortable with and hope all goes well for you.

Toots · 9. Oct 2013, 11:37

Reporting for duty NB! Hope they allow you to go in feet first and make the experience a little easier on you x

nearlybionic · 9. Oct 2013, 12:19

Hi
Wow! Thankyou all for your support. I am so very grateful xx
DD I laughed and nearly spit out my coffee reading that you will be pulling faces through the glass!! I will hold that thought!!

Good luck with yours Annie when you get your appointment.
Sticky, I would love a physio buddy!! We can laugh at each other when we get stuck or can`t do the exercises they suggest!! I enjoy appointments with my physio as she is very good, but tomorrow is with the assistant and she is a slave driver!!
I am taking plenty of dullers before hand (as prescribed!!) and will try to keep calm. Urgh! I hate MRI`s, I think I will get a T shirt printed!! :roll:
Thanks again x
NB

phoenixoxo · 9. Oct 2013, 13:50

Hi NB,

Happy to squeeze in with the rest. I've never had an MRI myself, but I'm familiar with pain camp. I'll be sending positive vibes throughout the experience

Best wishes,
Phee

bubbadog · 10. Oct 2013, 04:54

Hi NB, reporting for pocket duties, make room for a little one guys!

dachshund · 10. Oct 2013, 07:09

Hello Nearlybionic
I hope it all goes well for you.
take care
joan xx

destiny0321 · 10. Oct 2013, 07:20

Move over guys let me squeeze in reporting for pocket duty,
i had an MRI last saturday because of gall stones they played lovely music.
hope all goes ok destiny

nearlybionic · 10. Oct 2013, 15:04

Hi
Well I am glad that is over with!! Lying on that MRI table on my back, after a gruelling physio session, is bad enough, but add in the noise and claustrophobic surroundings, and I am done in! They were very understanding of my worries and let me go in feet first again.
I was in as far as my nose , and so could just about tip my head back and see the ceiling tiles, just. I was starting to feel panicky and luckily she came in the room to get me out as it was over. My results go back to my GP, but my physio says she will be able to see the MRI/results at my next appointment next Thursday, as it is the same Trust and they can get online.
So I am in my PJ`s (have been for a while now!!) fire on, blanket over me, dosed up on dullers, although not feeling any relief yet.
I have another appointment tomorrow with the exercise people I had my assessment with on Tues. I am expecting to be feeling very stiff and sore tomorrow morning so will see how I feel about going.
Have a nice evening x
NB

hileena111 · 10. Oct 2013, 15:22

Hi NB
Glad it is over and done with
Hope tomorrow is OK for you
Take it easy {as possible} and pamper yourself

Love
Hileena

Annieboo87 · 10. Oct 2013, 16:13

Glad you have managed that stupid scan. Hope tomorrow goes well x

Toots · 10. Oct 2013, 16:21

Happy that it's all over and done with now! Hope you're not too stiff tomorrow though! x

MRI scan : pocket duties pls

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