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Old 02-03-2012, 07:23 PM #1
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I am scheduled for an MRI tomorrow afternoon, I have a question;Do they use any form of restraint during the head/neck MRI.
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I am scheduled for an MRI tomorrow afternoon, I have a question;Do they use any form of restraint during the head/neck MRI.
When I had an MRI, they had more of a rest for my head and neck, I think, and not really a restraint. Maybe they also used some tape to tape my forehead comfortably to the rest so it was easier for me to keep still.
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I am scheduled for an MRI tomorrow afternoon, I have a question;Do they use any form of restraint during the head/neck MRI.
They do not use restraints during the MRI. However, they might put something over you to remind you not to move...like a towel or something.

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Edit: I do not do well with restraints. I would have remembered being uncomfortable during the process if there was any .
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Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.

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I will not to well if they put a towel over my head. That will freak me out. If they do need to do that, do you know if there is some other way.
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I will not to well if they put a towel over my head. That will freak me out. If they do need to do that, do you know if there is some other way.
I'm sure you can just ask them not to and ensure them you won't move. I'm almost certain its not required.
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI.

Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.

Slowly but surely regaining my life back.
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I will not to well if they put a towel over my head. That will freak me out. If they do need to do that, do you know if there is some other way.
The people I saw seemed very accommodating to any human fears about any details that were involved in the procedure.

Basically, I'm sure they've had other people with similar or the same fears that you might have while you're there and they know how to address them and alter their procedures in order to make you feel comfortable to go through with it. Their job is to get the image and they can't get that image unless you are comfortable.
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI.

Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.

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