My MRI was today, and I'm pleased to tell you that I was very brave .........and I can also report that it was the best MRI that I've ever had.

This time it was only my brain and cervical spine that were scanned instead of my brain and entire spinal cord, so I was only in there about an hour.

I mentioned in another thread that I was feeling a bit nervous, because each time I've had an MRI, I've been getting just that little bit more claustrophic. For the very first time I was offered a sedative which I gratefully accepted. It was IV Valium and only 8mgs, but as I'm only 100lbs, it was obviously a big enough dose for me. I didn't go to sleep during the scan ..... I did after I got home ....but I was certainly relaxed while I the scan was happening. Also this time they used better quality ear phones which-some what drowned out the "machine gun" noise, and I could actually hear my music!

I don't anticipate any major changes, but I did have that exacerbation back in September/October, so it'll be interesting to see if the new films are just the same.

I have a follow up appointment with the neuro in 2 weeks to get the results. I did ask about geting the films on CD but was told a very definite no, because according to the radiographer my neuro doesn't like CDs. Oh well, it was worth a try!

Do I get my treat now?

Congratulations on making it through your MRI, Koala! If you're the tiniest bit claustrophobic they can be brutal. I hope your results are good - I like it when they only do the brain or the brain and c-spine. That means less time listening to the woodpecker on the gutter!!

Have you decided which treat you want? After my MRI's I tend to want to go somewhere quiet and somewhere there is chocolate!

I'm so happy for you! You go get yourself whatever treat you want! Personally, I'd want to go and buy a new handbag, LOL! My favorite 'treat'.

Mine, too! I had to seriously make an effort NOT to buy anymore! How many handbags can one girl need? Dooney & Bourke - my favorite (unfortunately not practical when you're BROKE!!).

Koala - YOU go buy a D&B bag and enjoy it for me, OK?

Yes you get a treat! Now go get it!!! I am claustrophic and even valium doesn't help me. So I always get a treat afterwards!

Treat time! I'll have to move down there so I can bring ya goodies.



Meanwhile, maybe this will do... you like nature right?

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And here's something from my yard...

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Is that a hibiscis?

We had them back in Iowa and they had dinner plate sized blooms! Cars would stop in front of the house and everyone wanted to know what is that plant with the huge flowers??

Koala, you've definitely earn a treat! You were such a big girl and I'm proud of you!!! Hope it shows no progression. Keep us posted, K?

Glad it went so well. You most definitely deserve to treat yourself after that.