Re: Cinday Re: Pelvic & Abdominal MRI
From: Cindy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 3 Feb 2003 11:45:32 -0600 (CST)
glad to hear it wasn't toooooo bad of a time and I hope the scan results
help you out.
it's kinda wierd, for me, the thumping is kinda hypnotic and it really
helps me keep my breathing steady.
take care
At Mon, 3 Feb 2003, Curious wrote:
>
>Thank you, Cindy. You were a life saver. Had the MRI yesterday. I was
>on the table two solid hours. Thanks to your reply I had taken some
>Tylenol just before leaving the house.
>
>By the time they let me off the table the bladder was screaming bloody
>murder. I've been popping the Tylenol since as my back wasn't at all
>impressed with so long in one position. Other than that I just kind of
>relaxed and almost dozed on and off during the MRI.
>
>Too bad we can't do a few stretches between "takes". Smile. I had to
>fight a cough too during a couple of the "filming" sequences. I also
>have COPD.
>
>How do people lay on their back long enough for a full body MRI??? Whew!
>
>At Sun, 2 Feb 2003, Cindy wrote:
>>
>>it depends on what they are imaging/targeting. I've had several pelvic
>>MRI's. all of them were at least four 6 minute cycles. I have lung
>>disease and it is very difficult for me to breathe while laying flat.
>>but I've learned some meditation routines that help to lessen the panic
>>and keep me as relaxed as possible. they can position you with wedges
>>to help relieve pressure in areas. taking some pain relievers before
>>the exam will help, too.
>>
>>take care
>>
>>At Sat, 1 Feb 2003, Curious wrote:
>>>
>>>How long are you usually actually in the tube for an MRI?
>>>
>>>I'm not claustrophobic at all but it can get very uncomfortable for my
>>>back to have to lay flat out for very long and it is often very
>>>uncomfortable to have my abdomen "stretched out" as it is when I'm on my
>>>back for a long time.
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