This post was supposed to be about my first MRI and my first Valium, but instead we had the second Monday in a row of nasty winter weather and this time I decided to reschedule rather than risk life and limb for an MRI (and a Valium).
I was going to tough out the MRI without the Valium, just to prove that I could do it. But after hearing some MRI stories from friends and family, and after some reflection on my situation, I came to the conclusion that I am already facing my greatest fears without any good drugs at all. Some of you may be surprised to hear that those fears are not of having cancer, but of being a cancer patient: getting sucked in to the medical system, chewed up and spat out, never to be the same again. Anyway, compared to that, why not take a Valium when they shove me in the MRI tube? I'd better learn to take what I can get!
So stayed tuned for MRI-Take 2, on Wednesday. They had a 7:15 am appointment available, so I will get up dark and early and leave for Fargo at about 5:45, popping my Valium at 6:45, and into the tube I will go, hopefully all calm and in my happy place :)
I guess you need to take your medicine and just DO IT!! But enjoy today and do something FUN!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Donna,
ReplyDeleteI had an MRI a few years ago for some shoulder issues, and I somehow became sufficiently relaxed that I nodded off! I just recall it being very noisy contraption. Unfortunately, I was not offered any Valium! However, if it helps you find your happy place, go for it!! Good luck!
Bring a CD of your favorite music, usually they have a player with headphones.. and then you can relax and enjoy the Valium.
ReplyDeleteI've heard enough horror stories too, that I might take a Valium. I think I would be OK, but sometimes the claustrophobia kicks in. And you're kinda stuck.
ReplyDeleteEver since the Stone's "Mother's Little Helper", Valium has seemed kinda naughty to me. Not to mention the counter-culture association with it as in just one of the many ingredients in a mixed bowl of pills on the coffee table of a reefer smoke filled room.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm totally confused...(which admittedly doesn't always take much). I've had several MRI's and I've NEVER been offered valium. What in the world would they need to give that to you for? Hmmm....
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