tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post5843355729962367303..comments2023-11-15T23:49:22.421-05:00Comments on The Big C and Me: SURVIVING AN MRIRennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08617626526633867494noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-61509353057968979402012-07-21T01:19:25.398-04:002012-07-21T01:19:25.398-04:00Thanks for stopping by, TC!
@Janice: Hope your an...Thanks for stopping by, TC!<br /><br />@Janice: Hope your ankle is better! God Bless right back atcha!Rennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617626526633867494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-18976864870359139822012-07-14T14:23:33.980-04:002012-07-14T14:23:33.980-04:00Dear Susanne,
I have been through a lot with my m...Dear Susanne,<br /><br />I have been through a lot with my mom who has difficulty getting through a complete MRI. I will share these with her.<br /><br />Good for you! Get out there and travel the world (although be careful as evidenced by my last trip and broken ankle).<br /><br />Cheers and God Bless as I am so happy you are doing well.<br />JaniceJanicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-63047237722254129292012-07-08T17:37:12.058-04:002012-07-08T17:37:12.058-04:00Good advice. I too am horrendously claustraphobic....Good advice. I too am horrendously claustraphobic. I have only had to be sedated 1x, however. Eyes shut tight is definitely the key. That, and music. Ear buds playing your own personal soundtrack can also transport you from the moment. And being tummy-side down. Have the techs work with you in doing all MRIs on your stomach if possible. Warm wishes to your mom.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08630204465578778698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-6203096870669369272012-06-30T01:05:03.697-04:002012-06-30T01:05:03.697-04:00Carol, Kathi, Brenda, Nancy and Yvonne:
Hey there...Carol, Kathi, Brenda, Nancy and Yvonne: <br />Hey there, Hi there, Ho there! Thanks for being a part of my blogging world. It's always a good day when y'all stop by! <br /><br />My momma is better. YAY! No surgery required. A-MAZ-ING. Diagnosis: Two frozen shoulders! (We can all relate!) Physical therapy/pain pills/muscle relaxants are the Rx. (Sound familiar?) Fingers crossed she starts to feel better soon. So far so good!<br />;-)Rennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617626526633867494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-44689009403439513542012-06-29T23:43:42.841-04:002012-06-29T23:43:42.841-04:00Renn
So great to see your post today!
Sorry to he...Renn<br />So great to see your post today! <br />Sorry to hear your mom is in pain and hope she gets some relief soon.<br />YvonneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09639315050187004960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-86545458070278268132012-06-27T12:13:55.867-04:002012-06-27T12:13:55.867-04:00Renn,
Great post! I'm glad you've been ab...Renn,<br /><br />Great post! I'm glad you've been able to squeeze in a lot of activities. Your tips for the MRI are great. Luckily for me, I don't have a problem with medical procedures themselves. This is a good thing as I've had so many, including an MRI and most recently a bone scan. Do I get nervous waiting for results? Yes. Thanks for writing. Whatever and whenever you write, I'll be reading.Nancy's Pointhttp://www.nancyspoint.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-49901774740428520032012-06-26T16:46:32.039-04:002012-06-26T16:46:32.039-04:00Renn,
You're right on target with everyone of ...Renn,<br />You're right on target with everyone of your tips. My Golden Rule that I never, ever break is to keep my eyes closed... No matter what! I keep them shut and imagine I'm somewhere I love to be. Every time it gets easier, but it's still not my favorite thing. I'm always proud of myself when it's over that I didn't freak out.<br /><br />XOXOXO,<br />BrendaBreastCancerSisterhood.comhttp://breastcancersisterhood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-54760006999894020132012-06-26T00:39:22.365-04:002012-06-26T00:39:22.365-04:00Oh, Renn, your poor mom! Sounds like a lot of my p...Oh, Renn, your poor mom! Sounds like a lot of my patients. Sounds like a few of my own back adventures. I hope it's something that can be treated effectively.<br /><br />I've had several MRIs & I now get them in what's called an 'open' MRI, which is not as narrow & you can actually see daylight. Also, they'll play music for you, even let you bring your own CDs.<br /><br />The thing that I hate most about them though is that the table is horribly uncomfortable. I think the last time I had to get one, the tech practically had to get a winch to help me off of it. I was in pain before I got on the damn table -- but afterward!! OMG, I needed morphine! <br /><br />I feel like I haven't been up to much blogging either lately. Life has a way of interfering with our writing time, doesn't it? I'm glad you have had some fun, too.<br /><br />xoxoThe Accidental Amazonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822350993047533328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-25055588486448407322012-06-25T18:57:43.194-04:002012-06-25T18:57:43.194-04:00Perfect advice! I turned the noise into music with...Perfect advice! I turned the noise into music with patterns .... like Close Encounters of the Third Kind. And ABSOLUTELY kept my eyes shut :)preciousdittohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10206207840903137302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-12876437327740372342012-06-24T19:14:58.131-04:002012-06-24T19:14:58.131-04:00Hi Jan! Yes, there are many times when these same ...Hi Jan! Yes, there are many times when these same tips can be applied. Here's hoping we don't have to use them very often!Rennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617626526633867494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-87530781557719200792012-06-24T15:25:38.301-04:002012-06-24T15:25:38.301-04:00Such great advice, Renn. I'll remember every s...Such great advice, Renn. I'll remember every single tip next time I have to do one of these. And I'm sure there will be a next time, with my medical history. I especially like #4. Imagery has done wonders for me in situations like that. Thank you very much. xxJan Baird Hasakhttp://www.janhasak.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-79348603344003950342012-06-24T12:19:35.217-04:002012-06-24T12:19:35.217-04:00Catherine, that is a good one — and a tip I've...Catherine, that is a good one — and a tip I've never heard before! (The last time I went clubbing, new wave music was actually new...) <br /><br />Thank you for sharing! ;-)Rennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617626526633867494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-6003830780404967732012-06-24T11:21:16.424-04:002012-06-24T11:21:16.424-04:00I try to imagine I’m in a club, and all those honk...I try to imagine I’m in a club, and all those honks and bonks are the music pounding onto the dance floor. It might sound cheese, but I literally have to stop myself from moving to the music!Catherinehttp://www.facingcancer.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-17560667766416579512012-06-23T18:58:02.662-04:002012-06-23T18:58:02.662-04:00Dianne: Thanks for stopping by! Timing the beat of...Dianne: Thanks for stopping by! Timing the beat of the song to the beat of the MRI is a great idea! I just stopped by your blog, you are a good writer and I can't wait to read more! Keep writing. It has tremendous therapeutic value! It's just hard to find the time. ;-)Rennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617626526633867494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757387388608137930.post-91308696371320602442012-06-23T17:40:25.837-04:002012-06-23T17:40:25.837-04:00MRI's can be really loud. I like to make songs...MRI's can be really loud. I like to make songs (in my head) with the rhythms that come out of the machine. It helps me...<br /><br />Dianne DuffyDianne Duffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107595078051451423noreply@blogger.com