Had an MRI scan today...... - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

Dezw · 25-06-2009, 08:33 PM

Was at the hospital today for an MRI scan of my problematic shoulder.

Didn't know what to expect but had seen them on the TV and wasn't bothered.

But man, I felt terribly claustrophobic when inside the machine.

Scan lasted 50 mins.

Started ok, I slid back into the machine but then was raised up until my face was around 3-4 inches from the top of the inside, felt uncomfortable but thought i would be ok.

Was so noisy as well, had headphones on playing music but this was drowned out by the machine.

The last 20 mins sweat was running down my face and my heart was racing, only thing that stopped me from pressing the buzzer to get out was the fact that I would have to do it again.

Just hope the scans show what they need to.

Can anyone share their own experience of a scan?

Nitrolen · 25-06-2009, 10:06 PM

I had a brain scan once

newdur · 25-06-2009, 10:11 PM

i had one over here in germany when i first got here she offerd me ear plugs but i said no... fu(k me it was loud.. TAC TAC TACTAC TACA TAC it was like sitting next to some one letting of a gun...... and yes its a tight squeze to say the least... would like to see some 20st guy try and fit into one of them

albie · 25-06-2009, 10:16 PM

I install / maintain MRI systems. The 'small' size of the bore is due to needing a homogenous magnetic field and that becomes more difficult to obtain if the bore is much larger.

Not much can be done about the noise, apart from turning up the music. Some scans such as EPI / fMRI are incredibly noisy.

There are 'open' systems, not too many in the Uk and certain parts of the anatomy don't scan aswell on these. By open it means there are seperate magnetic coils above and below the patient,so all around the patient ,apart form the supports its open.They are good if someone has severe claustrophobia or are a little on the large side.

I been scanned a few times, sometimes during a repair and once for medical reasons, and the pituitary lesion i have showed up really well.

Lilly M · 25-06-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dezw

Was at the hospital today for an MRI scan of my problematic shoulder.

Didn't know what to expect but had seen them on the TV and wasn't bothered.

But man, I felt terribly claustrophobic when inside the machine.

Scan lasted 50 mins.

Started ok, I slid back into the machine but then was raised up until my face was around 3-4 inches from the top of the inside, felt uncomfortable but thought i would be ok.

Was so noisy as well, had headphones on playing music but this was drowned out by the machine.

The last 20 mins sweat was running down my face and my heart was racing, only thing that stopped me from pressing the buzzer to get out was the fact that I would have to do it again.

Just hope the scans show what they need to.

Can anyone share their own experience of a scan?

my dads girlfriend was on about the same thing on sunday , she had a MRI scan and near enough said what you have just said , she isnt usually claustaphobic but said she was starting to panic with all the noise and that she felt she was bieng pinned down .

The_Kernal · 25-06-2009, 10:18 PM

I FELL ASLEEP WHEN I HAD ONE, ALSO PUT THE PINNY ON THE WRONG WAY AND WALKED OUT WITH THE OLD JOHNSON OUT.

tom jones · 25-06-2009, 10:24 PM

Yes not a very nice experience. It is tight in there, and I think the amount of time you're in there makes it a lot worse- To much time to think !!

The thing that got me worried when I had one, was when the Nurse gave me a panic button....

Witch-King · 25-06-2009, 10:33 PM

wtf! dbl post

Witch-King · 25-06-2009, 10:33 PM

Had one a few years ago for a spine crush injury. Claustrophobia was grim and that noise...
I thought it'd feel better if the patient was face-down personally.

bentleymiller · 25-06-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Kernal

I FELL ASLEEP WHEN I HAD ONE, ALSO PUT THE PINNY ON THE WRONG WAY AND WALKED OUT WITH THE OLD JOHNSON OUT.

That was nothing to do with the Hospital Kernal, your just a pervert!! Aiiiiiiiiii

Sti_prodrive · 25-06-2009, 10:36 PM

SH*T, i hope everything gos well for u pal! I've got one next month.... (sh*tting it) dont really know what the score is gona b but im hoping things will be fine for everyone

When my dad had cancer (RIP) he use to explain 2 me but i could never understand what he was going thur but now after reading this post... I felt for him as i use to giv it 2him as a joke !

Rosko · 25-06-2009, 10:50 PM

I dread having to have one of these done, i hate that claustrophobic feeling! Fingers crossed i don't have to go through it, if you do, hope it goes well!

Dezw · 25-06-2009, 11:24 PM

Glad it is not just me being a total pussy then!

tom0311 · 25-06-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dezw

Was at the hospital today for an MRI scan of my problematic shoulder.

Didn't know what to expect but had seen them on the TV and wasn't bothered.

But man, I felt terribly claustrophobic when inside the machine.

Scan lasted 50 mins.

Started ok, I slid back into the machine but then was raised up until my face was around 3-4 inches from the top of the inside, felt uncomfortable but thought i would be ok.

Was so noisy as well, had headphones on playing music but this was drowned out by the machine.

The last 20 mins sweat was running down my face and my heart was racing, only thing that stopped me from pressing the buzzer to get out was the fact that I would have to do it again.

Just hope the scans show what they need to.

Can anyone share their own experience of a scan?

Exactly how I felt mate, had a pretty serious neck injury from rugby and had a 50 min scan, went in head first etc with head very close to the 'ceiling'. Started freaking out massively n panicking, very nearly squeezed the panic alarm but for the last 10 mins I calmed down and just felt really bored. Not a nice experience, hopefully will never have another. You're not alone I get very claustrophobic. And yes the music is pretty much pointless, you can't hear any of it as theyre not proper headphones are they?

nathanlowe · 26-06-2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Kernal

I FELL ASLEEP WHEN I HAD ONE, ALSO PUT THE PINNY ON THE WRONG WAY AND WALKED OUT WITH THE OLD JOHNSON OUT.

I snapped the cords to tie it so did the same thing.

Had two, fell asleep on both, felt pretty comfortable to be honest and got woken up by the specialist.

25-06-2009, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dezw Darkly Dreaming Daz Join Date: May 2009 Location: Airdrie, Scotland Posts: 1,928	Had an MRI scan today...... Was at the hospital today for an MRI scan of my problematic shoulder. Didn't know what to expect but had seen them on the TV and wasn't bothered. But man, I felt terribly claustrophobic when inside the machine. Scan lasted 50 mins. Started ok, I slid back into the machine but then was raised up until my face was around 3-4 inches from the top of the inside, felt uncomfortable but thought i would be ok. Was so noisy as well, had headphones on playing music but this was drowned out by the machine. The last 20 mins sweat was running down my face and my heart was racing, only thing that stopped me from pressing the buzzer to get out was the fact that I would have to do it again. Just hope the scans show what they need to. Can anyone share their own experience of a scan?

25-06-2009, 10:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nitrolen Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southsea Posts: 680	Re: Had an MRI scan today...... I had a brain scan once

25-06-2009, 10:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
newdur stop looking at her Tits and read my post!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Germany/london Posts: 1,021	Re: Had an MRI scan today...... i had one over here in germany when i first got here she offerd me ear plugs but i said no... fu(k me it was loud.. TAC TAC TACTAC TACA TAC it was like sitting next to some one letting of a gun...... and yes its a tight squeze to say the least... would like to see some 20st guy try and fit into one of them

25-06-2009, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
albie Getting there...well,somewhere! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 613	Re: Had an MRI scan today...... I install / maintain MRI systems. The 'small' size of the bore is due to needing a homogenous magnetic field and that becomes more difficult to obtain if the bore is much larger. Not much can be done about the noise, apart from turning up the music. Some scans such as EPI / fMRI are incredibly noisy. There are 'open' systems, not too many in the Uk and certain parts of the anatomy don't scan aswell on these. By open it means there are seperate magnetic coils above and below the patient,so all around the patient ,apart form the supports its open.They are good if someone has severe claustrophobia or are a little on the large side. I been scanned a few times, sometimes during a repair and once for medical reasons, and the pituitary lesion i have showed up really well.

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The_Kernal GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN xxx Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: cyber space Posts: 1,789	Re: Had an MRI scan today...... I FELL ASLEEP WHEN I HAD ONE, ALSO PUT THE PINNY ON THE WRONG WAY AND WALKED OUT WITH THE OLD JOHNSON OUT.

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tom jones Looking Freaky Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 545	Re: Had an MRI scan today...... Yes not a very nice experience. It is tight in there, and I think the amount of time you're in there makes it a lot worse- To much time to think !! The thing that got me worried when I had one, was when the Nurse gave me a panic button....

25-06-2009, 10:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
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25-06-2009, 10:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Witch-King To Infinity...! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Earth. Near England Posts: 3,202	Re: Had an MRI scan today...... Had one a few years ago for a spine crush injury. Claustrophobia was grim and that noise... I thought it'd feel better if the patient was face-down personally.

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Sti_prodrive Getting Stronger By The Day :) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 528	Re: Had an MRI scan today...... SHT, i hope everything gos well for u pal! I've got one next month.... (shtting it) dont really know what the score is gona b but im hoping things will be fine for everyone When my dad had cancer (RIP) he use to explain 2 me but i could never understand what he was going thur but now after reading this post... I felt for him as i use to giv it 2him as a joke !

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Rosko TRAIN HARD OR FU(K OFF!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,438	Re: Had an MRI scan today...... I dread having to have one of these done, i hate that claustrophobic feeling! Fingers crossed i don't have to go through it, if you do, hope it goes well!

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