(Laurie)Ativan for MRI (?)

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Laurie,

Thanks for the good wishes. When I finally find the nerve and the time to

schedule the MRI I will definitely need them. :-)

Hugs,

Marie

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Of Laurie Fitzgerald

Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 11:08 PM

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Subject: Re: Ativan for MRI (?)

Marie

Good luck with the MRI.

Hugs,

laurie

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> I am a claustrophobic, extremely fearful chicken who feels great anxiety

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> I need to have closed MRIs of the brain and cervical spine.

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> I had open MRIs done and another brain cyst and suggested myelopathy was

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> Did I mention I am a claustrophobic, extremely fearful chicken who feels

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> I have had the " closed " experience and just about clawed my way out. I

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> Neuro suggested ativan. (I would prefer to be unconscious.)

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> Has anyone had any experience with using it and did it help?

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> Thanks for any insight anyone can provide.

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> Humiliated,

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> Marie

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