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hi everyone, well tomorrow i have to go for my 6mo breast mri and i am almost 8mos over due for it this will be my 3 try this mo trying to do it. I have severe panic attacks so it has been hard. please help me . i was dx in10-04 at 31yrs old with stage 3-b so i am very worried. do u think i will be ok. I am very thankful for this web site and all the help everyone gives each other. kerry

Kerry

You will be able to do it this time. Close your eyes and pretend you are laying on a float in a pool - soaking up the wonderful sunshine. And all will be well after it is over and everything will be A-ok next week when you get your results.

Try to smile as much as you can because it will make you feel better.

Becky's right. You're doing the right thing to give you "peace of mind." I love her float visualization, so think about that nice, warm sun on your face and smile knowing you're doing something good and truly wonderful for yourself! Inhale love and exhale peace. Sometimes, they'll give you music for your ears, but if not, you can pretend you're at a concert or in whatever place makes you happy.

Be well and go for it.

XO,

Vicki Z in Calif.

And think of the huge relief you'll feel when they come out and tell you all is okay. It will be better than winning the super lotto. Please do it.

Oh, I couldn't agree more with grace. It WILL be better than winning the super lotto. You'll hear the good news and you'll be so relieved and so happy that you did it. YOU CAN DO IT - relax and visualize like Becky said and then think of your super lotto prize when you hear the good news and you'll get through it.


God's Peace to you,

Mary Jo

Kerry,

Do you have any Ativan - My GP said I could take 2 x 1mg. tablets about 1/2 hour before the scan - and I did. One tablet would probably do it for you if you don't take them very often. Did the trick for me.
All the best - Hey, You're more than the critical 2 years out - keep us posted.

Caya

Kerry,

We all get anxious when we are scheduled for tests and even more anxious waiting for the results. This is completely normal. When you have your test just think pleasant thoughts. I will keep you in my prayers that everything turns out ok.

Kerry,

Sending you warm hugs and prayers. The scans make us feel so anxious. But like the other ladies have said, just wait 'til you hear the sweet words we love,"NED"!

Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi

Kerry,

i was stage 3b also. 34 pos nodes in Aug 2003. Alot of us are in the same boat. You WILL be ok. Like someone else said--you've already made it through the most critical time!!!!

Kerry, I have dealt with anxiety and actual panic attacks...so I totally understand. I take xanax if things get too bad...that does the trick every time. If you must, ask your GP about having some ativan or xanax on hand for stressful times like this so you can get through it. Your GP really should have no problem with it considering all you have to deal with.

Another thing I know really helps is taking a good friend or family member with you so you can talk and keep the focus OFF what your actually doing. Take someone thats fun to be around and likes to chit chat. That way you can talk & laugh the whole time. The most difficult time will be when they actually call you back for the MRI and I really believe you will be ok. Plan ahead on a really good memory you have from the past and just think of that the entire time your in the MRI machine. Something that really made you happy. Before you know it you will be done. :) (I know, easier said then done..right.) Seriously...I think if you take someone with you this one time you will be more relaxed. (Just an idea.) I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there.

Chelee

Kerry

Most Dr's will order ativan or valium if you are nervous about the MRI, you just need someone to go along with you....I have never had that luxury as I go to all my appointments alone....but I think a few valium or an Ativan would make driving in the Chicago traffic a bit more tolerable! I do visual imaging while I am in the machine...I shut my eyes and feel the breezes blowing through the palm trees, the hot sun baking down on my and listen to the ocean....works every time.....oh yeah, and I am holding a pina colada in my hand! I hope today is a breeze for you!

Hi Kerry!

I'm sending my prayers and support!
ma

Kerry~
Sending you positive, calming waves of comfort today!
I was dx'd in 2002, 33years old & Stage IV. I get scanned ~q12 weeks. I've definitely gotten better managing nerves & anxiety @ScanTime, but it's never much funhttp://www.her2support.org/vbulletin...lies/frown.gif !
You've gotten some great advice -visualization & meditation, a little help from Xanax if needed (I take 1/2 of a 12.5mg tab),the company of a calming friend.Maybe even clear your schedule so that you don't have to go back to work & just have a quiet rest of the day.
Most of all, what really keeps me settled is the confidence & faith that I have all the things I need -great docs, love & support of family & friends, knowledge & experience -to deal w/whatever that Scan report reveals.
You've done it before & I know you don't want to do it again. We don't want you to go through it again, but if you have to, you can, you will & we're all here to help you through it and you will beat this monster back again. If needed...
But ALL will be well, I'm sure of it!!
Stay strong & when you can't, lean hard!
Keep the Faith~

Kerry, I hope all went well today. You have been in quite a few minds, and lots of prayers going out to you. Let us know how it went.

<3 Lolly

Hope all went well today as well. I have panic attacks over the MRI, so you're not the only one. I do Zoloft regularly and throw in an ativan for the test. I hope to someday do my treatments and tests without drugs. Right now it is such a relief not to have my heart racing during tests. You are entitled to be comfortable during tests, so do what it takes. Bev