> Sharon,
>
> Hope the MRI goes well. Do they cover your eyes and ears when they do the
> MRI? I was nervous, too, so my neurologist prescribed the valium and said
> to be sure to ask the technician to block out the noise and cover my eyes.
>
> I have a question on pain medications for those who take the meds and
> walk--do the medications affect your balance? Or do you have a basis for
> comparison?
>
> Thanks,
> Aurore
>
When I had my MRI it seemed to help me more to look at a mirror they had in
there in which I could see just a corner of the window where the technicians
were. Gave me some perspective, I guess, or a reference point. A connection to
the outside world, or something. :) Different things work for different
people. If you tell them beforehand you had a bad experience the first time,
they can give you something to take to help. Let us know how it turns out.
By the way, there are at least two Barbaras on the list now, so I think to
avoid confusion I'll sign myself as
Barbara H. from GA