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Catherine · 10-31-2009, 10:32 PM

Hi Tricia,

Hope the MRI shows a big nothing. I am claustrophobic too. MY MRI was 3 and a half years ago and I was scared. Took an ativan before arriving at the clinic. I told them in advance that I could not get in the MRI tube even if it was "open." My nurse friend told me to ask for a valium IV. I did it was great. I was in lala land but still totally able to follow instructions. Good luck, I hope it all goes well.

Hugs, Catherine

10-31-2009, 10:32 PM	#28
Catherine Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 715	Re: Would appreciate any help or advice Hi Tricia, Hope the MRI shows a big nothing. I am claustrophobic too. MY MRI was 3 and a half years ago and I was scared. Took an ativan before arriving at the clinic. I told them in advance that I could not get in the MRI tube even if it was "open." My nurse friend told me to ask for a valium IV. I did it was great. I was in lala land but still totally able to follow instructions. Good luck, I hope it all goes well. Hugs, Catherine __________________ Catherine Found my own lump in the shower April 2006 at the age of 58 Stage IIB, ER- PR- HER2+++ multi focal tumors, largest 2.3cm Chemo first: AC/Taxol over 16 weeks Bilateral mastectomy Sep 06 33 rads after the surgery 1 year of Herceptin completed Dec 07 15 years and no recurrence as of April 2021