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Comment by Christina on February 3, 2012 at 4:43pm

Thanks Lisa ! I picked up my relaxant yesterday....glad to hear it helps!

Comment by Lisa (iamrite) on February 3, 2012 at 2:01pm

I suffer from extreme clausterphobia.  I was perscribed a valium beforehand.  When I checked in, I asked the best time to take the pill.  They came out and told me.  During the procedure I had no problem with clausterphobia.

However, if you have a trigger with ear plugs or having something against your face, you need to call ahead and find out how they will deal with that if your pain is triggered.

Comment by Tracy C from BC on February 2, 2012 at 1:19pm

I have my best naps in the MRI machine, just breath deeply, stay still and close your eyes and sleep :). Helps I suffer from fatigue .... I need one every 6 months to monitor a tumor removal. Good luck, u may want to practice meditation before you go, they say looking up when your eyes are closed helps relax the body. Not sure why this works but it helps with my meditation.
Hugs,
Tracy

Comment by Christina on February 2, 2012 at 1:17pm

Thank you ladies,appreciate the advice!

Comment by Carol Harmer on February 2, 2012 at 7:37am

Ok ...first thing is keep really calm...take a pill if you have to....I wasnt prepared for the MRI scan either...so it was a bit of a shock....

Then what you should do is lie there...eyes closed...and just think of something really nice....

Mine took 20 mins....Im not sure how long they are really....maybe they are all about 20 mins....but seriously...take your mind to a happy place and concentrate on that...and it will soon be over....good luck

Comment by Jackie on February 2, 2012 at 7:25am

Hi, keep calm!

See if your GP will prescribe a 1 off dose of Valium or similar.

Take someone with you.

Try a bit of self hypnosis, there are tips on the net.

If not meditate try think about something you loved doing and breathe regularly, think about each breathe in and each breathe out, it's very soothing.

I thought about my favorite swim in the aqua med, I swam out about a mile and saw nothing underneath me but my reflection. I concentrated on each stroke.

It was soon over.

Act a bit mardy with your partner and ask if you can go out to lunch or dinner as a reward LOL!!