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Terrified of scans

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Pillsy
Pillsy

hi, my back feels like it's getting worse. My thoracic area seems to be stiff and painful 24/7. I am due a Rhumetology appointment but I have a real additional problem. I am claustrophobic and terrified of the Mri scanner. I couldn't get into the tube despite trying several times. I feel like such a whimp! I am in pain most of the time. The only medication I am on is 250mg of naproxen each day. Has anyone any other ideas. I can't understand why I'm getting worse . I exercise regularly to try and loosen the back. Am I doing the wrong exercises? Any alternatives to a mri? Recommend Meds?

any advice would be gratefully accepted

cheers

pillsy

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    Maton Pillsy

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    Have u tried Indocin? NSAIDS

    MRI: Try a blind fold w/headphones playing loud hard music so you don't hear anything but the music, then ask them to guide u to table & lay u down after they give u their instructions reguarging panic button etc. Don't move, I know it's hard but inform them your prob' so both of you can set it up together. You don't need instructions while inside, just an approximate time of procedure. Good luck, it worx for me though I don't need it anymore.

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