Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi sorry to ask this I don’t mean to cause offence. The reason I am asking is because I am having an MRI on Wednesday and I am absolutely terrified. I have been really ill having dizzy spells, headaches and sometimes vomiting. It’s like being drunk when I’m not. My friend who is also on the spectrum is taking me up in his car and is going to stay with me to offer support. The biggest issue is the dark tunnel and the noise when inside. I have had what I call freak outs which are mini metal downs over it. I have thought about cancelling but my friend keeps telling me don’t Rachel or you’ll regret it. I am going to take with me my favourite toy my pink squishmallow called cookie I hope that is allowed. If anyone wishes to share their experience with me I would really appreciate it. I am sorry for bringing a potentially sensitive topic up as well I wouldn’t have but I am really freaking out about this whole thing.
Hi Rach, I have had many MRIs, some long, some short, and agree with what everyone has said. I want to add, if you find sounds musical, you might, like me, find that although it is loud, you can kind of make music with the different tones of the drilling and buzzing sounds. I am hyper sensitive to noises but for some reason when I tune into the tones of the MRI noises, it helps me to relax more. Remember you can always press the buzzer and talk to the radiographer and say you need to get out at any point. Good luck with the MRI and I hope the results help you get support with your symptoms.