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Old Sep 29, 2009, 02:38 PM
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I called for my MRI appointment today, and since I am claustrophobic, they are scheduling me for an Open MRI. yay!
Great news, treehouse

The nurses can give you a medicine (30 min before procedure) to relax if your doctor writes the prescription. I have had way too many MRI's to count, but I have learned not to go in for the test too tired or in pain. While the test goes for 30 minutes or so, you do need to stay in the very same position throughout the imaging. Some places have earphones with music to listen to while they get images. That was the best! That really relaxed me. Call and ask if your place does have that option, or if you can bring your music.


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