Has anyone had an MRI scan before?

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.

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  • The advice given here is very good.

    I suffered a serious traumatic brain injury many years ago. Since then I have had many MRI scans. The last of which was about two weeks ago. In total, the procedure took sixty-three minutes; an hour to find my brain and three minutes to scan it.

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  • The advice given here is very good.

    I suffered a serious traumatic brain injury many years ago. Since then I have had many MRI scans. The last of which was about two weeks ago. In total, the procedure took sixty-three minutes; an hour to find my brain and three minutes to scan it.

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