Personally, I could tolerate going head first into one of those big medical scanners either head first or feet first. However, I definitely get how they could make people uncomfortable.
I was apprehensive for my first MRI due to my claustrophobia. I explained my situation to the techs and asked them to show me how to get out of it if I started to feel any panic. They did, and we did a trial to make sure I knew I could get out. I don’t mind those tests at all. My tinnitus is louder than the machinery anyway. The techs get to visit with my dog during the test, so we all end up happy.
I don’t have claustrophobia, but lying in one of those machines, trying not to move for 90 minutes is far from relaxing. They are insanely loud, one I was in also generated so much heat that I was sweating against the vinyl table, and even when you stay perfectly still, they still complain that you moved. Overall, not so bad, just inconvenient. In one, I just counted the holes in the speaker grill above my head. It was something like 168.
John Lustig (Last Kiss) creator 2 months ago
Now try to stress out, Mrs. Tyler, so we can really find the right area of your brain.
Cool Hand Luke Premium Member 2 months ago
SHe will probably scratch your eyes out if you try to make her go in that iron monster.
Grover Premium Member 2 months ago
We’ll see exactly what claustrophobia looks like.
blunebottle 2 months ago
Fortunately, I have been able to control my claustrophobia for the times I’ve had to experience that.
abucksworth Premium Member 2 months ago
Mrs. Tyler: “Wanna bet?”
stillfickled Premium Member 2 months ago
I hate those things.
bobpeters61 2 months ago
Personally, I could tolerate going head first into one of those big medical scanners either head first or feet first. However, I definitely get how they could make people uncomfortable.
Dobie Premium Member 2 months ago
Nyaaaaaaaaa! She exploded!!!
Oh, I guess that was it!
Ned Snipes 2 months ago
My fear is that they would not see anything….at all……
Superhawk 2 months ago
Just be glad that it’s not Penn and Teller operating that thing.
Totalloser Premium Member 2 months ago
I’ve had 5 MRI’s and one Cat-Scan of my brain the are not that bad just close your eyes and listen to the beat of the machine.
I give it an “82” the beat is good but the lyrics are hard to sing along to
Aficionado 2 months ago
Ah, yes, Bleeb. This is a great place for you to visit. Now, just wait until she is in there, then climb up to the end of the tube.
walt1968pat Premium Member 2 months ago
They do make open MRIs.
Bob Blumenfeld 2 months ago
Rather like the old joke about waking up a patient to give them their sleeping pill.
Frank Burns Eats Worms 2 months ago
“ How do you feel in there, Mrs. Tyler?”
“ I MRI’d I guess.”
Buoy 2 months ago
A little hair of the dog, eh?
Mike Baldwin creator 2 months ago
Ha! Mind if we ride along?
cuzinron47 2 months ago
They must have replace the lining on those things often, due to the claw marks.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 2 months ago
Modern science at work………
Moonkey Premium Member 2 months ago
I was apprehensive for my first MRI due to my claustrophobia. I explained my situation to the techs and asked them to show me how to get out of it if I started to feel any panic. They did, and we did a trial to make sure I knew I could get out. I don’t mind those tests at all. My tinnitus is louder than the machinery anyway. The techs get to visit with my dog during the test, so we all end up happy.
raybarb44 2 months ago
I think not…….
Curiosity Premium Member 2 months ago
And since it’s of the brain a sedative is totally out of the question. BwaaaaHaaHaa!
brianpesci 2 months ago
There has to be a better way of doing that.
fej 2 months ago
Get a damp wash rag and put it over your face, close your eyes and relax.
eb110americana 2 months ago
I don’t have claustrophobia, but lying in one of those machines, trying not to move for 90 minutes is far from relaxing. They are insanely loud, one I was in also generated so much heat that I was sweating against the vinyl table, and even when you stay perfectly still, they still complain that you moved. Overall, not so bad, just inconvenient. In one, I just counted the holes in the speaker grill above my head. It was something like 168.
sincavage05 2 months ago
Don’t mind the whirring sound, we’re just sucking your brain out.
Mary McNeil Premium Member 2 months ago
Been there done that…..
geese28 2 months ago
Oh the irony
Carolyn Cherry 2 months ago
I find a Valium helped me with my last one.