Totally agree, Holly. I was just kidding around about that. They have to keep everything as clean and sterile as possible.

I was wondering trish what type of mri is this I have had 6 or so ,so far and never been told that, only time I was told that was when I went in for seizure testing

Frank - type? I just went in for a brain MRI with special attention to my optic nerve and nerve pathways. Since I am having trouble with my eye and it had lasted greater than 2 weeks as well as the fact that I will be due for my yearly MRI in February, the neuro wanted it done now to see if there is a lesion beyond what they can see in my eye as well as another area in my brain that may be telling me I am seeing blurry when the reality is I see just fine.

I know that sounds strange but this is MS and the "wires" do get crossed. Kind of like the time I burnt myself and it took 45 minutes for the burn to register in my brain. I always think of the little kids in the Family Circus cartoon where the mom asks them to do something and there is this little dotted path that runs all over the place and then finally to the proper designation. That is so MS like. LOL. Yup, MS is like the Family Circus cartoon.

I get these instructions all the time. That is why I really think the "schedulers" ramble of a set of standard instructions. When I went to the urologist and he ordered an ultrasound the "scheduler" gave me the instructions, which I followed. No eating after midnight, no fluids after 10 in the morning. My appt was at 1:00.

I was starving and since I have trouble with my blood sugar by the time I got there I was dropping. Thank goodness I had worked with the tech and she knew me as after the ultrasound she shared her lunch with me so I could make it home. Anyhow, I told her about the instructions I got and she said those don't matter on the kind of ultrasound I had AND she was telling me how they tell this to her diabetic patients and then schedule their appointments in the afternoon. She said she keeps telling them NOT to do that but they continue.

I remember my very first MRI(sssigh)

I was all ready for the big event, wore lightweight sweats with tennis shoes, no jewelry...had everything just as it was supposed to be...never having an MRI I wasn't sure exactly what was entailed in this adventure.

I found out rather quickly, they gave me a nice pillow and I gave them my favorite CD...then as they proceeded to slip me into the tube...
The staff was very nice and I was completely calm until they started sliding me into the tube. Being claustrophobic, they and I knew I was not going in...I grabbed the sides and pulled my self back out.

They were so shocked, they didn't know what to do...I said, Hello No I ain't going up in there, uhuh, ain't going. They calmly told me that it was painless, and I wouldn't be alone...

I asked, who's goin in there with me? I know plenty of people have gone in there and come out...only problem it ain't there asset going in there now!!

I finally did calm down after about three xanax...now it isn't quite so bad and I take the xanax before I get there. lol

LOL Momma! I only go in sedated. I tried once and they had to pull me out 3 times. Then the slapped the Xanax under my tongue, waited 10 minutes, and I was doing just fine. Since that time, which was about 3 years ago, I go in the tube nicely (but NOT over - did that once too. lol) sedated.

Now, 3 Xanax would knock me in to a coma! That is a lot or maybe I am a big lightweight. LOL

I haven't had one in over two years...yessiree howdy, they are now insisting I go for a new one. I am being referred to the new neuro here in town...can't wait for that visit. The last one we had here put me in the hospital cause he said...you don't have MS. Yep, now he has moved away far far away...lol


Actually, they change the pillow covers so maybe they just wanted to make sure you didn't use any products that contain metal...like alum, lead, iron

I've used cooking oil to tan faster...never thought to put it on my hair...although I have used baby oil for that.

Baking soda works great as a conditioner...just mix one or two tbs with a cup of water...pour over your hair and rinse...hair will be really clean, because it strips all the build up from conditioners, etc. Once a month and your hair looks healthy.

You all have given me so many ideas! I use baby oil as a face and body moisturizer. I rub it into my hands a couple of times a day and my hands stay soft during the winter. They used to crack and bleed without the baby oil.

I've got to try Burts Bees Baby Oil (BBBO), do they have it with a lemon scent?

Baking soda and water as a hair rinse is a marvelous idea. I use vinegar for everything, would it work as a hair rinse?

I was told once to not wear any makeup for an MRI. I wear thick socks, sweatpants, sport bra, and a sweatshirt. I hate to leave the house in sweatpants, but for these tests I do make an exception.

I once had music played during an MRI, but started twitching my feet to the beat so they had to stop the music.

I have heard of using baking soda as a conditioner but have never tried it. I'll give it a try and see what happens.

My mom used to use vinegar in her hair and has always said it works great and makes your hair really shiny. I have never tried it as I can't stand the smell of the vinegar. If you decide to try it, Azoyizes, let us know how it works.

Becareful of vinegar in your hair...it can leave it with a reddish tint and if you have color treated hair it can change the color. My mother used vinegar and my grandmother still does.

Baking soda is good for cleaning also...I mix salt, baking soda, and mild soap to wash my face...then I use moisturizer when I can remember to put it on.lol
It can also be used for mild indigestion, toothpaste/peroxide, soaking in a bath, laundry, dishwasher to keep it fresh smelling and dishes sparkley.

I wash my face then forget to put on my face cream, not sure why...after all these years you'd think I would do it out of habit.lol

Momma - I use the same mix for a face scrub but instead of a mild soap I put oatmeal in it and sometimes I will use sugar instead of salt. I swear with all these "homemade" things I save so much money.