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How can I be less anxious about my MRI with contrast?

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Feb 8, 2022 | Replies (63)
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@jenniferhunter

@cookiepic @hopeful33250 @jetsetter @becsbuddy @artscaping All of you may be interested in another discussion about facing fears of medical procedures that came about because of an MRI when I was in a discussion with another member. I worked through a lot of fear myself when I went through spine surgery, and it taught me a great life lesson. I had also been interviewed on a podcast about this, and the video of that podcast is at the beginning of this discussion. It really is important to talk about fear. Make friends with your fears, and get to know why it is there.

Here is our discussion "How can I defeat my anxiety about medical tests and surgery?"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-can-i-defeat-my-anxiety-about-medical-tests-and-surgery/
What strategies can you think of that will help ease your fears?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 25, 2022

@jenniferhunter I like your phrase "Make friends of your fears..." That is a great thought. I'm looking forward to the podcast!

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cookiepic | @cookiepic | Jan 25, 2022

I still have difficulty facing my fears. Only thing l can say is as fearful as l get about medical procedures l can say l face my fears by getting whatever tests l need. I feel it's better to get answers then have constant fear of not knowing.
Today l got my mri results and thank God all came back good. Other thing that showed was mild aging small vessel white matter. Doctor said it comes with age. So l felt that fear of not knowing disappear. I told her l believe my balance issue is not only from slight ear issue but from my DDD of the neck. Now l have to decide whether to keep my neurologist appt for my neck. I've gone to orthopedic who diagnosed my DDD. Any suggestions?

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cookiepic | @cookiepic | Jan 27, 2022

I read your story and it was beautiful to read. And the painting was exquisite. You were very lucky to find a compasinate, caring doctor. Today that's not so easy.

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