MRI

[LindyM66]

I went for an MRI today. Full body. I don't wish to alarm anyone who is going for a scan, but, what a horrific experience.
That plastic guard that goes over your face, and it felt like I was in a coffin. Truly! It definitely confirmed my choice of cremation, when I snuff it! That felt like being buried alive. The scanner was an inch away from my face, and I could feel it touching my arms. And the noise! Good grief!!!
I was in that ruddy contraption for a whole hour. I had a few occasions where I felt the panic rising, but managed to calm myself down.
Anyhoo - needs must and all that. I sincerely hope I never need to have one again.

Much Love
Lindy x

[dotty lotty]

Sorry you had a bad time. Been for a few now and it is very restricting. Agree about the noise but strangely I nearly fell asleep once!! Think is must have been all the shoogling about.
Hope you get your results soon.

[*Lisa*]

When I had to have a full spinal MRI they had to refer me to an open scanner! still terrifying couldnt have the contraptions over my head, just managed one over my chest! took over 2 hours as i was in a constant state of panic.

Problem with open scanners is apparently the images are blurry

Had 3 lumbar MRI this year! one just few weeks back, I made sure a family member came into room and stood by scanner! took Diazepam before hand and made sure I went in feet first so could see room when head tilted back.

Good luck on your results

[mandyc]

Hi Lindy, just wondering what the mri scan said. did they find anything that could explain all the pain. x

[LindyM66]

Hi Mandy,

I haven't had the results yet. The neurologist referred me for an MRI to rule out ( or in) something other than FM.
No doubt I'll have to wait until I see him again, to get the results.
Everything takes so longgggg.

Much Love
Lindy x

[LindyM66]

Hi All,

Received results from MRI - normal - so that's good news! I have an apt on Saturday with the neurologist.
I have good and not so good days - don't we all! Hopefully back at work end of the month. Just need to see how I go.
I hope everyone is as well as they can be.

Much Love
Lindy x

[perseus]

Lindy

Good news the MRI is clear. Of course it's frustrating we have something which doesn't show up on anything.

I went for an X ray on the front of my right knee a month back. I was sure it was osteoarthritis because it's feels painful deep in the joint, and only when climbing upstairs or a hill, not a symptom I would associate with FM, but it came back clear.