Can't have MRI

I was due to have an MRI on Friday to check whether I have muti-focal disease in my breast and whether nodes going up into my neck are enlarged but even after a hefty does of dazepam I had a full blown panic attack and couldn’t go through with it. I’m not exactly skinny so it was uncomfortable anyway, but laying face down with my arms pinned under me was just too much. They have suggested sedation but I cannot do it, I am too scared.

Has anyone else not been able to have an MRI for any reason? Can they scan any other way? I have had a CT and bone scan and they were clear.

 

Thanks for any info.

Hi Emilysss

Sorry that as yet you haven’t had any replies to your question but hopefully someone will see it now and get back to you.  In the meantime  please do give our helpline team a ring they’re here to support you through this.  Calls are free 0808 800 6000 lines open weekdays 9-5 and Saturdays 10-2.

Take care,

Jo, Moderator