Mri Of Brain

[Bbbananas]

Morning folks.
I am having an MRI brain today at Addenbrookes. I have had an mri spine which i wasn't nervous about but felt very claustrophobic and panicky once in - i hadn't realised just how confined you were.
Consequently i'm nervous today as to how i will handle it - apparently my head will be clamped and a mask / cage over my face.

3 questions - has anyone else had one (at Addenbrookes or elsewhere), how can i stop myself panicking without the aid of Diazepam, and also - i presently have an awful cough / cold - what happens if i sneeze or cough, as ideally one has to lie very still?

Thanks x

[pusskin]

Good luck salla, i wish you well x

[tonyav]

Those MRI scanners make some weird noises don't they, salla.

[murraymints]

Sal !! where ya bin ? ...hope you are ok ? xx

[Mamyalynne]

Glad it went well Salla,hope all is well. x

[Mags22]

On my partners advice notes before an Mri scan it says to tell staff if you are claustrophobic/nervous and they will give you something to help