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Has anyone had an MRI scan before?

Rach91

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.

  • I reckon you'll be OK in that tube mate.  I absolutely understand your apprehension and I can feel it too.  This is something that needs to happen to help you be "better-well" again, and you demonstrate a determined power to get stuff organised and to get stuff done.

    You've already achieved 90% of this task already, now you'll just need to lie down, be still and hear loud noises in a tube for a bit.

    Good luck Rach.

  • Have you told them about your autism and fears? I'm sure they have lots of experience dealing with fears as many people are scared of MRI machines. It does help to let them know you are worried and certainly better than acting like you're fine then having a panic meltdown half way through. Well done for getting this far! Do try and go through with it, you know it is for the best.

    I have found getting through scary medical stuff slightly better since knowing about my autism and letting them know about it.

  • I have had one. I was offered foam earplugs (you can't use ones with metal, like noise cancelling ones). I would take your own foam ones just in case.

    Please don't cancel. It is for the greater good. Try and practice some breathing exercises so that you can use them in there.

    I know how you feel, and really wish you all the best for Wednesday.

  • I've had two before, you might get a little claustrophobic but your not inside for long, i have no suggestions on how to cope with that. Its not very noisy but maybe use some earplugs if your extremely sensitive to noise.  Its not anything to worry about,  its over in a couple of minutes