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@ashweedz2023 

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I’m terrified of mri super claustrophobic! I haven’t had one in 2 years now since my diagnosis, I had a panic attack the last 2 attempts! Advice what should I do. 😬
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@khoracebrooks 

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I gotta have a MRI tomorrow they say be there 2:45 but I won't leave until 5:15 completely hate this machine.. hearing from people with Ms this is a every 6 month test.. too close to a casket for me.. I had a MRI back in Nov couldn't do it I tingled then my whole body went numb no feeling I was take...
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@Luci15b 

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Hi everyone, can anyone shed any light on how often were meant to be having a MRIs.. I’ve not had one since 2019. Seeing my consultant next week and I’m sure I’m worse but would like to know if I’m right to ask about it or..?
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@rochelle28 

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I hate to sound like a big baby but I am very claustrophobic and I have an MRI on Thursday. Its not my first MRI but I just get so nervous right before them. I had been prescribed Valium.... Does anyone else have this problem?
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@FerryMs 

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FerryMs

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Quick question for advice from the masses, how often do you get MRI'S if you have RRMS, just wondered if this was something I should expect annually or otherwise to check on stuff? Cheers advance for any helpful advice. .
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@supermum1983 

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Finally booked for full spine mri scan, was told had to be done in March, hate them feel claustrophobic, feel like your on a building sight with all the banging. I have lesions already 2 on the brain 2 on the spine. I'm hoping no more are found as he said he would start treatment. I hate hospital...
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@LisaJane672 

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LisaJane672

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Having MRI tomorrow and getting really anxious as hate being in enclosed spaces. Consultant has prescribed me Diazepan but nervous about taking this to as never taken before. Feel stupid about both. Any advice please?
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@Clary 

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Hi everyone, I think I have asked this before (poor memory). Once I have been diagnosed how often should I receive a MRI on the NHS? Just wondering because if there are changes then I guess treatment will be altered. I am just wondering how long I may have to wait. Is it yearly or only if there is n...
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@AmyS 

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Do others on here usually get just brain MRI or full spinal cord too? I have an MRI next week, was going to happen as a regular check anyway but I did also mention at my recent neurologist appointment I have had some symptoms in my leg (unsure if new or old ones coming back). The MRI I am having i...
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@wonderS 

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Good morning I hope you are all okay. I have just returned from my first MRI scan .. they did the head and c-spine. To say I’m traumatised is an understatement.. not by the scan but by what it all really means. I think it hit me when I was walking through the doors that my life as I know it co...
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