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Pacemaker recipients: Looking for support from others
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. But.....what is this lying "In the machine"? I am claustophobic and have PTSD. I was never told this. Is this an MRI MACHINE? THEY DO HAVE OPEN MRI MACHINES NOW. But the open one I have used you must be sitting up and not lying down. And now with this AFIB I must be very careful of taking drugs. You have not confused me but have given me important information that I need to know. I will now call ack to get the full information that I should know about. Again I thank you for being so thorough. For I have to pay a driver (Low vision) cannot drive.) And, how long will the driver wait. I will not get used to this dependency as I was the one who did the caring for. Working hard on this physically and mentally. Will let you know.
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I too am claustrophobic. When having a CT scan and having to be inside the machine, I simply closed my eyes and listened to the provided music and I did fine. My suggestion is to close your eyes BEFORED going into the machine and just listen to the music.
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No, not inside a machine. It is a special camera, but to get the image they need you lying very still. Here is a description of the procedure: https://www.peacehealth.org/peace-harbor/services/imaging-services/nuclear-medicine/Pages/parathyroid-scan
Be sure to find out in advance any medications you need to stop, and for how long. In my case, I was instructed to take all of my usual meds.
Sue