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Posted 4/20/2011 9:19 PM (GMT 0)
Last Friday I went in for my MR Enterography and I blew it! I went alone because my hubby had to work...and they got me into the machine, which really intimidated me when I saw it and was in it. And THEN the nurse comes back in and starts adjusting the pillows under and things around my head! I started to feel even more anxious and asked to come out. Once out I couldn't go back in! I am so embarrased. I'm not a panicky or emotional person, but I admit that I can't even lay in a zipped sleeping bag. I sat there completely overwhelmed and feeling like I was just going to cry uncontrollably! I apologized and said I just couldn't do it. Afterwards all I wanted was to get home!!!

To give myself a little consolation I will tell you that the whole situation was unusual and filled with things that could cause anxiety for me. My mom came to watch my kids and dropped my son off at school for me (he's prek so his first yr of school, first time having someone other than me take him). I also left my 7 month old baby with her which I've rarely done because she's my little sidekick and so easy to take almost anywhere. On top of that I got maybe 2 hours of sleep because the baby was sick. All in all a recipe for disaster! Then at the hospital they put my iv in and my vein went flat, awesome. So one nurse calls to another to 'save' it for her, ouch. That was enjoyable. What is it with needles? Some people can insert something painlessly, other people feel like they are skewering you!

So there you have it. I drank all the gunk, got in, got promptly out. Lol. Thankfully no one made me feel bad for it.

So, this friday is round 2. This time brought to you by Valium. I have never taken Valium before, does it work?? Oy vey. Also, will an MRI show IBD and inflammation? I have to have it before a pill cam to verify if I have a stricture or not, but was hoping that this can show more than just narrowing?

Anyone else had MRI's? (lol, probably most of you!) tell me it's not bad and that Valium wil bring success! wink

This time hubby comes, baby comes, and I go in medicated.
-Megan

Post Edited (Megpie) : 4/22/2011 9:18:08 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/20/2011 9:35 PM (GMT 0)
Oh you just need to give yourself a break. We have all had moments of panic. The valium should help. I HATE MRI's. The only way I can get through them is to close my eyes BEFORE they slide the bed into the tube and KEEP them closed the entire time. I just pretend I have a sleep mask on and there is no way I can open them. In fact, it might help you if you had a little sleep mask or face clothe over your eyes and just pretend you are resting. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Posted 4/21/2011 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
I always fall asleep in the MRI.
Posted 4/21/2011 5:11 AM (GMT 0)
I fall asleep too! I would think the Valium should help. Good Luck!
Posted 4/21/2011 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
Ok friends, how on earth did you fall asleep? Lol. I wish I could just sleep through it! But what about the whole holding your breath part? :)
Posted 4/21/2011 2:57 PM (GMT 0)
Aww hugs!! I am a bit claustrophobic so whenever I have to have an MRI, I like Zanne, MUST keep my eyes closed at all times. Plus I keep telling myself that this test is going to provide much needed answers and I must get thru it.
Posted 4/22/2011 9:02 AM (GMT 0)
Ive had 2 of these recently.. ear plugs .. other worldly sounds.. and even though I was so worried about what they would find I started to nod out..LOL and yea I had my eyes closed...btw.. they can see your face on most of these in their room
Posted 4/22/2011 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
Had one recently and started to nod off, thought in was kind of realxing as luckily not claustrophobic and so felt like I was in a secure tube and that was it, cue snoring!
Posted 4/23/2011 3:17 AM (GMT 0)
Mission accomplished!

Thanks for chatting with me about it!!

The Valium helped greatly. So did having my husband there. I also made sure I did not see out from under the cloth on my eyes. It wasn't bad at all this time! Loud for sure though. Now I am hoping they are thorough and don't overlook anything! I'm gonna call the dr office Monday and hope they will give me some feedback.

Tonight is revenge of the liquid gunk they pour down you. Lol. Ick.

-Megan
Posted 4/23/2011 12:46 PM (GMT 0)
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I know you are glad it is behind you but pat yourself on the back, girl, for making it thru and finding it not so bad as you had anticipated. One giant step forward. At least now you KNOW you can do it and it shouldn't be so nerve-wracking for you next time, if there is ever a next time. Remember, no radiation w/MRIs!!! THAT is a BIG plus!
Posted 4/23/2011 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
Whoo Hoo good job Megan!!! I know that it was tough, but you did it, and now hopefully you get some much need answers. Hugs!
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