MRI concerns

[michaelofwessex]

Hello everyone,
I have an MRI scan coming up soon, for a heart problem which I'm sure is angina. I am concerned about the Adenosine and contrast injections that will be used during the scan - what do they actually contain? I know there is a possibility of an adverse reaction to the adenosine, and i think the contrast injection is radioactive to some degree. I'm in two minds about the procedure (not to mention i suffer from claustrophobia and these scanners are small). Does anyone have any knowledge of this procedure and the risks involved short/long term? Thanks for any input :sun::heart:

[thepainterdoug]

Hi MofW. i noticed your post. I dont know much about that but my hockey goaltended is a surgeon and i think he would know. I can ask him??

i do agree with you, I am an anti invasive type of person. i am prone to anaphylactic shock and leary of all.

I had heart pain and symptoms several years ago and all it was , was too much vit d. check your supplements if you are taking any and stop all for a while.

hope this clears up for you. I see my doc/ goalie tomorrow and will ask if he knows
d


Mike really sorry he didnt play today. if i get an answer from him later i will pm you

[michaelofwessex]

Many thanks D any input greatly appreciated please feel free to ask your friend for his views! I need to make a decision in the next 48 hrs.
mike

[ExomatrixTV]

Maybe this can help:


"I Did A Whole Body MRI Scan"

https://sp.rmbl.ws/s8/2/x/b/i/6/xbi6f.gaa.mp4


source (https://rumble.com/v1n0k0n-i-did-a-whole-body-mri-scan.html)


quote: "Full scan. I was afraid. I am claustrophobic... irrational fear of closed places. When they strapped me down I low-key wanted to get out of there.. anyways, enjoy the video!".

I'm super happy that I did this scan.... if you guys are interested on getting one or simply want to get more information on the service, just go on wholebodymri.ca (https://www.wholebodymri.ca) ! If you end up getting one, use code AV to save 150$... not bad at all!


nhs.uk/conditions/mri-scan/who-can-have-it (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mri-scan/who-can-have-it)



naturalnews.com/search.asp?query=mri+scan (https://www.naturalnews.com/search.asp?query=mri+scan)

[Vangelo]

I have had and MRI's for my shoulder and also for my knee. They can be uncomfortable because the position they put you in can hurt if you already have an injury and they are very loud. Claustrophobia does not bother me but I can see how it could bother others. As a result of the MRI's I was able to avoid shoulder surgery but I needed knee surgery. I am very glad I got the MRIs. My daughter has had many MRI's for many different conditions. She has had contrasting MRI's multiple times as well. She did not have any adverse effects but again, the MRI's were instrumental in our ability to get her the proper care.

Having said all this, MRI's are expensive and I have friends who live in UK and they have told me how difficult it is to get one and the waiting list is very long. If you are able to get one, your doctors must have a really good reason for it. My suggestion to you is to get the MRI.

[michaelofwessex]

Many thanks for the video and links; my MRI experience looks even less likely after watching that! I had one years ago for a shoulder injury and lasted about 30 seconds. I just can't control the claustrophobia induced panic.
:heart:

[Sadieblue]

I have had several MRI's during my life, one was that my body was retaining too much calcium, which the MRI showed what was causing it, leading to surgery on my parathyroid gland, if I had not had the MRI it could have caused great damage to vital organs in my body.

I usually just try to get my mind to slow down, keep my eyes closed, and set my mind on a subject I enjoy thinking about while in the machine. That works for me. If you decide to have it, I hope all goes well for you. My daughter has usually taken a mild sedative before going for an MRI.

[Vangelo]

Many thanks for the video and links; my MRI experience looks even less likely after watching that! I had one years ago for a shoulder injury and lasted about 30 seconds. I just can't control the claustrophobia induced panic.
:heart:

Let them know you are claustrophobic, they can give you sedatives strong or mild.

[rgray222]

To get over the claustrophobia here are a few tips - I have had to take a few MRI's each one of the items below has helped immensely.

There are several types of MRI machines, ask for an open MRI. It may not be as open as you like but it will be better than many others
Take some meds, doctor have no problem prescribing a few valiums or something similar. Your doctor and pharmacist will tell you to take the pills 30 mins before the MRI, that is not enough time. I recommend 90 minutes before.
Put a facecloth or something soft over your eyes, eyeshades if you have them
Stretch and loosen up as much as possible before the procedure
Ask if you can put headphones on and listen to your own music
It is very important to visualize yourself inside of the MRI machine, do this several times before the procedure.
There is a panic button but visualize yourself holding it but not needing to use it.
Also, the machine is very loud so be ready for that.

Good luck, you can do this.
R

[Harmony]

The first time I went in an MRI machine I unexpectedly felt confined. I am ok now because I now know the machine is open at both ends and you are not really "stuck" inside at all and you could get out if you needed to. I find counting or thinking of something else, in your mind you can visualise walking somewhere you know well, like your garden or a forest and see and actually count the roses or types of plants and really be there and before you know the MRI is done.


So maybe for you the second time won't be so bad either. rgray222's post above sounds good if you are too worried though. Check out what is in the contrast fluid though and make sure you have no allergies to them.

[Open Minded Dude]

Recently I've had 3 MRI over the past 1-2 years (all orthopedic in nature, neck spine, lower back spine, wrist. In my country it does not cost anything and orthopedics like to prescribe it all the time. Kind of a routine, just need to wait for a month to get an appointment or so.

Ironically the wrist was the worst experience for me because I was not put into the tube but had to lie in a twisted way on my belly and not straight for 20 minutes with only my arm in that tube. Btw, the noise is what disturbs me most despite the heavy ear plugs. I had no injections though, as said, all about the joints and bones and not about inner organs. (Btw, nothing really dramatic was found each time, reason it seems was all more about muscular problems). (Btw2: my left knee might be next ;-)).

[michaelofwessex]

I had my MRI today, and it went much better than i could have hoped for :thumbsup:. Thanks to everyone for your comments suggestions and input. Very much appreciated!:bearhug:
I feel like i've just passed an exam - relief or what!
Merry Christmas to all and best wishes for a better 2023!
Michael :bigsmile::sun::heart:

[thepainterdoug]

Michael O E Im so happy for you. Im sorry I never got the answer for you from my doctor friend in time. I still haven seen him. But my intentions were good