is a CAT scan different to MRI

[belle]

I had an MRI done for my knee. At worst it was very loud and the room was cold. I don't know how i would feel if i went head first. I was also meant to have a head scan but i'm too scared of being trapped, although you're not trapped because at any time you can hit the button and they'll stop it

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[june]

in January i went for MRI scan on my head BUT i freaked and could not have it done my panic has been very frequent ever since.
Now this morning i saw the consultant who insists i must have the scan they say it is an open scanner - the only way i can describe it is that i felt like a book in a shelf (slotted into a gap)
Now i have to try again and i am so worried - I have been told that it is so noisy i have to wear ear plugs!!!!
The consultant said "it is fine you can take some music to listen to""""
I rang the unit and they said it is far to noisy it would be a waste of time.
Who can you trust???????
Anyone who has had this done i would be glad of any info you can give.
Thank you
June

[angel 2]

Hi June
That's why I wouldn't go in. If the hole had been bigger I probably would have felt better. Apparently some hospitals do have bigger machines and they can put you to sleep aswell if you want.I am awaiting either a cat scan or MRI don't know how I'm going to react this time.I keep trying to tell myself it doesn't hurt it's just claustrophobic! Good Luck angel

[june]

Thanks angel - i want to write more BUT I am worried i might generate more fears for others in our position.
I want to stay Positive
Best wishes

June

""The fears i might generate"" by this i meant fears from my own imagination - i do not know any info on scanning machines