How would you scoot out of the machine? Everytime I've been shoved into the big bangy, magnet they strap me down. (maybe they know I'd crawl out?)

I didnt even realize how bad my claustrophobia was the first time I had an MRI (of the brain) They strapped my head down, and put the big mask thingie over my head. Now I get nightmares of being strapped down like that again.

I think that's what triggered my claustrophobia. Being strapped down with that mask over my face. Spinal MRI's arent as bad, even tho they strapped me down during those too, but the thought of ever having to get another brain MRI scares me to death. Having my head strapped to the table and not being able to move. It's scaring me to just think about it. It's a bigger phobia now than going to the dentist (and my dentist phobia is pretty big)

I'm just glad that my neuro doesnt feel the need to shove me into the giant magnet unless I was having another exacerbation (knock on wood that I dont get another exacerbation for a looooooooong time!)

My regular doctor might be sticking me into the big scary machine for my knee tho. (if the physical therapy doesnt work...it better work!)

If I ever have to get the brain MRI again, I want the good, sleepytime drugs. I dont want to be awake for it.