Just had an MRI scan for a back problem. Bloody scary experience. Waited 2 months for the NHS appointment. Arrived early & seen straight away because the patient before me didn’t turn up. Up to 20% of patients don’t turn up to their MRI scans. What a waste of NHS resources.
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When I had mine I had a drug for contrast that made me want to urgently urinate. So lying there, thinking you’ve got cancer, and desperate for a wee. You don’t actually need a wee, you just get the urge. It’s weird.
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Oh god, hope you’re ok?
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Oh god yeah, it wasn’t tonsil cancer after all. But my cousin died from it, so brown trousers all round. Thanks for asking.
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Imagine what it's like with dementia - my Dad had to have one - he was completely terrified - I still haven't recovered from holding his hand while he was in there
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I’m glad it went well. You like experts, expertise and evidence when it comes to health?
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Yes, because they know what they’re doing. Economic forecasters have a success rate worse than tossing a coin so their “expertise” is rather more questionable
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As a former economics lecturer I can say you're definitely ............wait a sec', just tossing a coin,,,,........,right !
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I have to go on a annual basis for my heart

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I feel for you
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The radio was broken when I went on one. Was like listening to a garage door being whacked with a sledgehammer for 20 minutes.
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Awful experience for the claustrophobic (me). Never again.
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I’ve had several, they’re not pleasant
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I had a scan on MRI scan on my ankle. Chose Springsteen to listen to from music on offer. At the end, they said we just need to burn the disc for you. I said don't bother, I've got his albums at home. They meant the images from the scan. Felt pretty stupid...
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I had an hour in one last year for a heart problem - having to follow breathing instructions all the way through Totally traumatic
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I suffer with terrible claustrophobia and couldn’t actually go through it. Fortunately, there ar open scanners for wimps like me.
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