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6. I've had several MRIs and I always have my doc prescribe one Valium beforehand. I pick up

Reply to tavalon (Original post)

Wed May 29, 2013, 10:32 AM

May 2013

the Valium, take it to the MRI, and take it about half an hour before the procedure. Believe me, you won't feel a bit anxious; you'll sail through the procedure.

I'm surprised the MRI folks haven't called you and asked you if you are claustrophobic; mine always do, and I always get the Valium.

Inside the machine you'll be wearing headphones or earplugs because it makes a lot of banging noises. There is air blowing through the machine so you stay cool and there is less of a feeling of "closeness." But, as I said, the Valium will totally relax you completely and you will have no problem. I fell asleep in my last MRI.

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My first MRI [View all] tavalon May 2013 OP

I've had several MRI's, and there are things you can do to help the claustrophobia. CaliforniaPeggy May 2013 #1

Luckily my primary gave me some lorazepam to take and I'm in the larger machine tavalon May 2013 #4

If you're claustrophobic, ask for some Valium before you get into that thing Warpy May 2013 #2

This is exactly the right thing to do. MuseRider May 2013 #3

Another vote for sedative. Tell them you're claustro and scared NightWatcher May 2013 #5

I've had several MRIs and I always have my doc prescribe one Valium beforehand. I pick up Nay May 2013 #6