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Do you have a coping mechanism to get through an MRI?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 24 6:10pm | Replies (79)Comment receiving replies
I would love some tips and tricks. I was just diagnosed today and know an MRI is in my future. I’ve had two in my lifetime - one mobile that I couldn’t complete and then an open MRI. I understand an open MRI might not be a possibility and I’m freaking out a little.
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Ask the dr to give you Xanax! I’m very Claustrophobic. Really helps 🤗
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There are many ideas on the earlier posts. Hopefully you’ll find something that sounds like it would help.
I just googled whether it’s possible to bring a friend into the MRI with you. I was surprised to see that lots of facilities allow it! Maybe that would help? You’d want a friend or family member that is not bothered by the loud noises and could calmly talk with you, if needed.
If you, or anyone here, is in the Austin, TX area I’d be happy to sit through a MRI with you! Everyone could use a little grandmother handholding sometimes!
Bring a Buddy to your MRI