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Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post concussion syndrome (PCS). |
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09-20-2012, 02:54 AM | #1 | ||
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I had mine 10 pm last night in a hospital an hour away! Got home at midnight.
The guy who went in after me couldn't hack it so came out saying no one was going to put him in a tube. I managed it, the whole 20 mins. I was counting and kept my eyes firmly shut. However no one warned me that it burns you. My ears and knees felt burnt and when I came out I couldn't walk. Then came the tears, I cried non stop for 40 minutes! I feel so rough today, anyone know why? Is it just because I was so tense the whole time or is there another logical reason to do with the magnetic fields or something? |
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09-20-2012, 03:37 AM | #2 | ||
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In my experience with 5 or 6 MRI's, there is a tension from the whole process. Dealing with the claustrophobic situation takes a lot of mental effort. The noise of the pounding is also a big stressor. To me it is like spending 5 or 6 hours in a crowded airplane. The constant noise, intense fine vibrations and limited movement makes it impossible to relax fully.
So, at least I understand how your body and brain are fatigued from the experience.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | peacheysncream (09-20-2012) |
09-20-2012, 05:57 AM | #3 | ||
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Sorry the MRI caused stress. Did they have music for you.? I brought my own CD, my favorite, and that made the experience much better. If you ever have another, mayb try that. I wish you will. ginnie
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"Thanks for this!" says: | peacheysncream (09-20-2012) |
09-20-2012, 07:54 AM | #4 | |||
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Noisey and a little bewildering but they played relaxing music and I knew I could press the help button at any time. Staff were great. Try to look at it as a positive action that is only a short investigation. Why not book a lovely meal or massage for after and focus on that.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | peacheysncream (09-20-2012) |
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I'm so sorry you had a rough time, Peachey. I was terrified of having mine but the staff were very supportive, let me listen to music and talked to me throughout. Did you have anyone to go with you?
I agree with waterwillow - go treat yourself to a nice meal or massage or something. I bought myself a nice breakfast after mine |
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09-20-2012, 01:25 PM | #6 | ||
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I went alone because I had no idea that I would feel so rough after. Thank you |
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09-20-2012, 03:08 PM | #7 | ||
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I am not claustrophobic, and have had to have a few "tube" MRI's in the past.
A few years ago, I had the lovely experience of an open air MRI, and I must say, I loved it, and will NOT ever have a "tube" MRI again: - the open air is quieter - the atmosphere is more relaxed - the personnel are more pleasant, since you can see the outside world - the airflow - which I never before realized being a factor, was such a relief to experience. If at all possible, find one in your locale, and demand its use. Why Hospitals do not recognize the need to have them in their facility is beyond me - they accomodate those folks who are not able to deal with the closed "tubes", as well as the folks who are suffering with their weight. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | peacheysncream (09-24-2012) |
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