Anxiety on MRI

dlcp

Hello Sisters,

Yesterday I backed out from my chest MRI because I have difficulty in breathing,I was so anxious that I was hyperventilating, and I think I am claustrophobic since I feel so incomfortabel being strapped and my face almost reaching the upper most part of the equipment.  I have it rescheduled, I hope I will be braver next time. Its only required procedure by my oncologist since its been a year already post chemo and I have silicone implants. Deep sigh, I was also anxious of the dye, Im afraind of the allergis reaction, since during my chemo  days I suffered allergic reaction towardsdocetaxel..so I think I need more strength and optimism to undergo the procedure.  Although I am not suffering of any symptoms, but once youve got cancer, its like the Sword of Damocles hanging above our head, although we are over but it is still not yet over..  God bless us all. May I know also if others experienced anxieties during MRI procedure? How did you overcome it?  Thanks

Blinx

Hi -- there's a discussion about this in the Waiting for Test results thread.



See if this link works...



http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/62/topic/772434?page=1#post_2545129

dlcp

thank you blinx..: )

pebee

http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/6/topic/769156?page=1#idx_13

and this one - Thank you everyone.....

The xanax did it for me - and I was able to make it through.

dlcp

thank you pebee : ) will see what will happen...: ) will update you..

hondagirl

Small dose of valium is what my PCP prescribed before going into the MRI.  It worked but you will need someone to drive you there and back. 

dlcp

hello everybody,

I feel great, I successfully undergone the MRI and the results were remarkable. Thanks for all your concern.  Thanks hondagirl..

God bless us all!!

agada

When I had my MRI a mirror was placed below my face so  I could see myself.  Sounds silly but it helped.  Can you ask for that? You will make it through the test the second time, Have faith in yourself. 

Agada

dlcp

Hello Agada,

 Thanks will keep that in mind.  I also used green apple scent, they said it can reduce the claustrophobic feelings, and it did!