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(Message started by: WOMANINPAIN on Aug 1^st, 2007, 2:42pm)

Title: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by WOMANINPAIN on Aug 1^st, 2007, 2:42pm

I have to go have an MRI scaan tonight at 7pm. I have a history of pituitary tumor that is not related to the CH. I haven't been scanned in over two years so the New Neuro guy wants it done. I really hate havin em done. I have really rotten veins, and will get stuck a zillion times to get the IV in, and I dread being in that monster of a machine with all the banging. I have enough bangin in my head right now, and I don't need anymore. My anxiety is out of control. I just need someone to understand....I don't know what I need. I feel so bad to have to drag my Hubby and little baby there too. I know he says he doesn't mind, but I do. I have been watching the clock all day. Hubby says it will be good to know that it is just the CH and then we can just concentrate on that....I am just soooo tired, tired of all this.

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by LeLimey on Aug 1^st, 2007, 2:49pm

You know its funny but sometimes in spite of all the horrific pain we go through we focus on something that with hindsight isn't so bad and make a mountain out of it.

I do the same with IV's. I've had a lot of veins collapse this year (been a bit of a sicky twit!) and I dread IV's - I'll have anything ele done and not think about it but those IV's .. I even had a colonoscopy AND an endoscopy on the same day without sedation for either simply because I was so scared of having the IV inserted!! I know - I'm obviously insane (you're new - you'll work this out! ;) )

Hang in there. Breathe. Breathe in for a count of seven and try and breathe out for count of eleven. It works - you think about the numbers rather than what is bothering you or that is how it works for me anyway.

Remember as well that the MRI itself isn't so bad, the IV takes but a minute but you are panicking over other things you can't control as much as this issue. Here we have an anaesthetic cream they put on kids before giving them sedation etc and it completely numbs the area. Ask for something like that for you as with a bit of luck the "relaxing" of sensation might make your veins easier to access - I hope so!

Come back later and let us know how you get on okay? I'll be thinking of you all evening and sending you some strength so just imagine me standing beside you singing "What shall we do with the Drunken Sailor" and nothing else can possibly seem so bad now can it?!

lots of love
Helen xxx

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by Rosybabe on Aug 1^st, 2007, 2:57pm

Everything will come out ok. You will be fine and then you can put all that anxiety behind you. I know MRI are scary, ask if they can put some music for you so you can concentrate on something else.
Come back later and let us know how you did.

Good luck and vibes going your way!

Rosy.

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by WOMANINPAIN on Aug 1^st, 2007, 3:24pm

Thank you Helen and Rosy,
I am going to try to picture you there singing "what shall we do with a drunken sailor"......lol
That just may help....thanks for the words of wisdom I am trying to breathe..
The music sounds great too Rosy. I will ask.

alicia

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by aloneuk on Aug 1^st, 2007, 4:16pm

good luck ;;D
let us know how you got on plz

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by WOMANINPAIN on Aug 1^st, 2007, 4:19pm

thank you....will do

alicia

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by aloneuk on Aug 1^st, 2007, 4:24pm

check your pm's :)

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by WOMANINPAIN on Aug 1^st, 2007, 4:51pm

got it.....it took me a minute to figure it out..but i did reply...let me know that you got my reply...ok?

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by Charlie on Aug 1^st, 2007, 10:10pm

I know what you mean and I have to remind myself how great it feels after negative results come back from these tests. You're doing just fine.

Charlie

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by sandie99 on Aug 2^nd, 2007, 2:36am

Alicia,

I've had MRI myself, so I can only talk about that (I kept on thinking about peaceful, suuny beaches while in there...). Lots of "you can do it" vibes are on their way for it all. I do hope that you will let us know how it went. [smiley=hug.gif]

Hugs & PF wishes,
Sanna

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by LeLimey on Aug 2^nd, 2007, 7:34am

Okay I need to know - how are you doing?! :)

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by WOMANINPAIN on Aug 2^nd, 2007, 11:06am

Hello All,
I made it through...It was not fun, but it was manageable. The IV was fine, she did get it in on her first try which was a blessing. I must say that those silly ear plugs did not help the banging in my head! Ugh. It seemed to go on forever, but once it was over I felt very relieved I must say. Once home it was late, and of course I got hit with a kip 10 the minute I got through the door. It was a rough night, but today is a new day. Thank you all for the support you are all greatly appreciated! And Helen you singing to me during my MRI.....the drunken sailor song really helped....I could not laugh at you though..as I was suppposed to be still!! But thank you! ;)

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by Rosybabe on Aug 2^nd, 2007, 11:48am

I am glad the MRI went smooth for you...sad you have to face the beast later..

Hang in there...it will go away..

Thinking of you

Rosy.

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by LeLimey on Aug 2^nd, 2007, 12:25pm

Alicia you'll have to come to the convention next year and I'll promise I WON'T sing it for real LOL

I'm glad to hear all went as well as it could - don't forget to let us know the results when you get them back.

I'm sorry you got hit so hard though - I think its BobG who says "Never relax" and it sounds that that might have been what caused that. Some people find that stress causes them and others find that when the stress stops they get hammered - just something else for you to think about!

Of course if you find you are one of the ones for whom stress HELPS block hits I'll happily lend you my kids on indefinite loan... you should never get hit again with those little - um- treasures "helping" you out!!

Helen

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by WOMANINPAIN on Aug 2^nd, 2007, 12:43pm

Oh Helen you are funny! I have my own little treasure though......4 teenage boys ages 17,16,15,14 and one little sweet baby boy only 5 months old!! Stress usually is my trigger, but last night you may be right the minute I took a deep breath I got hit hard...hmmm...I would love to come to convention next year..where is it?

alicia

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by LeLimey on Aug 2^nd, 2007, 12:51pm

Bids will be going in as we speak and we'll know in about another month - where ever it is it's hilarious! Check out threads on Richmond from this year on the meetings and gatherings board and this one here with pics!!

http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=general;action=display;num=1184181239

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by Jackie on Aug 2^nd, 2007, 1:12pm

on 08/02/07 at 11:06:55, WOMANINPAIN wrote:

It was a rough night, but today is a new day

Great attitude, Sweetie.....good for you!!!!

Jackie

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by sandie99 on Aug 2^nd, 2007, 1:26pm

I'm glad you made it through ok. :)

Lots of PF wishes your way,
Sanna

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by WOMANINPAIN on Aug 2^nd, 2007, 1:27pm

Thanks Helen, it looks like a blast! I can't wait to see where it will be.....I would love to meet everyone.

alicia

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by aloneuk on Aug 2^nd, 2007, 3:46pm

really glad it went ok sweetie :D
sorry about the hit tho :-/
ike

Title: Re: MRI Tonight.......anxiety is getting to me
Post by WOMANINPAIN on Aug 2^nd, 2007, 5:08pm

Thank you all :)