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Old 07-07-2012, 05:16 AM   #6
sarah
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Re: Extreme fear of mri's

Hello,
take an anti-anxiety pill beforehand and put something over your eyes - can't have any metal in it but anything - like a sock or some material and close your eyes. they'll give you something for your ears but I would also put ear plugs in. you may have to listen for some directions to breath in or out or hold you breath.
take some deep breaths (yoga breathing) before they start and concentrate on visualizing something you like or calming.
basically keeping your eyes closed is the main thing.
the tube isn't that long and ask for a pillow to put under your knees so your back doesn't hurt.
take care
health and happiness and good results
sarah
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