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Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974
PM Mama, I TOTALLY relate to you. On Friday, I attempted to get an MRI of my abdomen so I thought going in feet first, that my head would still be out...umm NO. It had to go in the "tunnel" and I freaked out. So much that I had an asthma attack. lol I'm now on the search for an Open MRI too. There was no way I could stay in there for 45 minutes.
If I HAD to go the route of a traditional MRI, I'd have to put out with general anesthesia. Valium or Xanax wouldn't cut it.
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Look for the Open Bore MRI. That's the one that is 4ft long and a wider hole.
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Originally Posted by TriDeltaSallie
I would also choose Xanax over Valium. I've had both for procedures and the Valium was worthless. OTOH, the smallest dose of Xanax can make me so relaxed I can't move. (Yes, my body is THAT sensitive.)
That said, I'd rather be out. It would be even worse to be so relaxed by the Xanax that you can't communicate clearly that you are panicking.
Those of you who aren't super claustrophobic probably think this is a strange conversation, but I totally get the crying tears of relief comment upon seeing the alternative MRI machine.
But if you can move your head and look out, you will probably be fine with just the Xanax or Valium.
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Ok now I'm freaked out about being so relaxed I can't communicate! My prescription is only .25mg.
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