Had a Minor Stroke!
I'm in generally good health but I had a scare last Sunday morning. I was preparing breakfast when I suddenly started dropping things (spilled some tea). Then I found I couldn't operate the microwave ...
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emzee wrote:MickeyBrennan wrote:
MickeyBrennan wrote:
Hope you continue on your road to compete recovery and prevention of a more serious event. Personally, I like MRIs, CAT and PET scans. Actually asked the last operator for 5 more minutes. She said that was a first for her. It's all in your head.
I guess you don't suffer from claustrophobia. For those of us that do, it's terrifying in there! Whether it's in our heads or not, the fear exists. We aren't alone, new machines are much easier for us. I had an MRI not long ago for my back and it was only 15 minutes. I could have kissed the tech!!!
It's maybe something you can't comprehend; I can't figure it out either, but it's not something I am able to overcome.
You're right about the newer "open" MRI machines. I believe I read they're not quite as accurate (detailed) as the regular MRI machine, though. I suppose one can be sedated before undergoing the regular MRI, which should alleviate the stress. What got me also were the strange loud hums and thumps one has to endure along with the claustrophobia.
