MRI and PET scan, and I am not close enough to help

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Mum is having an MRI this evening and a PET scan on Monday. She is nervous as suffers terribly from claustrophobia. Sadly the PET scan clashes with my Dad's 16th anniversary which makes it all the more difficult for Mum. I reassured her that they are keeping close tabs on her so that they can catch anything early, but that really doesn't help much. Her fear is there anyway. I wish I was closer and could hug her and go there with her. My brother is taking her but he gets quite matter of fact as the whole emotional side is too much for him. It's at times like this that I wish I had never learned another language and had never left my home country. I wish I was there. I really do. But my kids need me here. Oh well, just have to keep my fingers crossed for Mum...

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi,

    I hated my first MRI and so the next time i was given a mild sedative and it worked! Totally relaxed and it was a breeze, maybe your Mum could ask for one? She will understand that you can't be there but she knows you are in thought, all the best and good luck to your Mum,

    Jenny xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Jenny's advice was good, I am asked at every MRI if I am ok in confined spaces and they do give you a panic button.  Perhaps a quick chat with a GP or her consultant could get her a 'relaxant' to make it more bearable.

    Don't beat yourself up over being abroad, I am sure your Mum would hate to think you are feeling guilty over this.

    Love & Strength

    Debs xx