I actually enjoyed my MRI. if you don't mind small spaces and loud but rhythmic thumping/clicking noises (I found it almost musical) it's not bad. And they'll tuck you in with blankets if you ask, I think, to help keep you comfy during.
I've had 2 MRIs in my lifetime, and I didn't find them to be that bad. Noisy, but they give you ear plugs. It depends on where they're taking a picture whether you'll even be inside the machine (or just your appendage) - I've done one each way.
If they don't find anything structurally wrong in the MRI and you're interested in trying something different, hit me up. I see a great guy who has worked wonders on my arm and wrist problems. Only problem is he doesn't take insurance and is pricey, but it might prove worth saving up to see him. Your call, of course.
How long will the MRI last? for some things it can be less than 15 minutes, and for others over 45. My trouble when I went to try to get an MRI several weeks ago was that they had me put my arms over my head and then when the gurney went in I realized that that meant that my breast flesh pressed against my neck, which really startled me. I recommend that you practice lying in that position for as long as the scan is going to last. The diameter of the "bore"-the tube of the MRI-is 24". With the space for the gurney that leaves 24" side to side and 15" from the surface of the gurney to the ceiling of the bore. I was also startled to realize how close that was to my face-about five inches. I was so startled by all this that I immediately said I wasn't ready and to get me out. It took the controller (who'd gone back to the control room) about 30 seconds to get me out, but by that time I was so startled by the experience I wasn't ready to try again right away-especially since the fetal MRI they wanted to do would take an hour or
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Oh, and I forgot, if you try to do the MRI and fine you really can't they now have what are called "open-bore mri" machines that are more like lying on a glass plate with machinery over your head than being in a tube. They have one of these machines at a place in Los Gatos-I couldn't go there because they don't do fetal mri's there, but you might be able to.
I'm so sorry things haven't improved for you. One thing I notice is that when I am using the strength in my arms more (I have forearm tendonitis, mostly in the left arm, which I used for violin fingering for 10 years -- I wonder if you're in the same boat from guitar), such as when doing yoga or sword arts, then my tendons are much much better. My guess is, they have better support that way, but that's not a scientific explanation. At any rate, good luck with the MRI and results.
Hope it goes well. There may also be an open air MRI available, my dad needs those. Also, lots of flexibility here, let me know if you need a ride anywhere. *hugs*
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If they don't find anything structurally wrong in the MRI and you're interested in trying something different, hit me up. I see a great guy who has worked wonders on my arm and wrist problems. Only problem is he doesn't take insurance and is pricey, but it might prove worth saving up to see him. Your call, of course.
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