Mri

Hi Tigergirl

It’s been a while since I had my MRI but from memory it took around 30 to 45 mins and I think it went just up to my chest. It was noisy but they give you headphones and also a buzzer to press in case you need them. It was an easy procedure although I know some people find it claustrophobic. Hope it goes well for you today!

Linda xxx

Thank you for the reasurance ️

Head first for me - but (a) the MRI is open at both ends and (b) I wore an eye mask so I didn’t see the machine and just pretended I was in bed or on a beach! 

I had an MRI earlier this year and went in feet first, unfortunately I am only short which meant my head had to go inside the tunnel for most of the time and I really struggled with it. I am not normally claustrophobic but felt very restricted and it did cause me anxiety issues. The hospital staff were lovely but it did take over an hour. If you are average height or above it should be less traumatic. Hope you’re doing ok. 

I was all in too, i was ok, ive had MRIs in the past, this one took over 45 minutes, i made sure i closed my eyes b4 i went in the tunnel that makes it easier. Just got to wait now for the results. X

Fingers crossed you aren’t waiting to long for the results. Waiting and “scanxiety “ is always a tough time. 

Mine.took around 50 minutes and I was completely in the tunnel.  As others have said I had headphones as it is very noisy.  I found it useful to keep my brain occupied - I counted from 1.to 100 and in reverse in French continuously :).  One think I would ask next time is if they could tell you when me how much time is passing eg half way through 10 minutes left etc,  good luck I hope it goes well.

Having now had quite a few MRIs I’d totally agree with this - asking to be told when it’s half way through, 10 mins to go, 5 mins to go, really helps. I go through hymns and songs in my mind which are 3-5 mins long to pass the time and divert my mind.

I totally get the 'scanxiety thing' hoping to not have to wait too long.