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I am going in for a full MRI scan [back problems]...a little scared...can anyone tell me what to expect. Thanks in advance.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.My friend broke her back (I'm sure it wasn't her full back but...) she fell out of a window.
She had this scan and said it was really scary and that you have to lie really still but she gets claushophobic (spelling???) and got really upset.
She said it noisy and dark but if you have to have it done then.....
Just as everyonre else has already said, it is quite noisy despite the cotton wool for your ears, but honestly, the staff are very friendly and reassuring - they know most people fear the big MRI scan, but honestly, I had mine 2 wks ago and Id rather have it done again than go to the dentist!! The nurses are in the room beside you, you can see them and vice versa, there's also an intercom system where they talk to you and explain every part of the procedure as they go along. Honesly, you'll b fine.....Good luck xxx
It,s nothing to worry about, afterwards you will wonder what all the fuss was about.
This site explains fully. Good luck
It's fine. A bit claustrophobic, but to be honest, the noise is quite soothing, especially if you wear ear plugs to dull it a bit. I dozed off having mine. They give you a button to push if you need to stop for any reason, and there is a mirror inside so you can see out the end, so you aren't totally inside.
Let us all know how you got on, but I'm sure you'll be fine.