Horrible MRI Experience - The Panic Button failed leaving me trapped

I went for my first MRI today and felt that I was prepared. I have had a CT scan, but let me tell you - This is completely different! While I am not normally claustrophobic, it happened. I hit the panic button for a break and nothing...no one came! After repeatedly hitting it, I felt trapped. This went on for 15 minutes until the end of the 30 minute brain scan. I could not believe this was happening. I even tried shouting to the Tech, but he could not hear me over the super loud sounds the MRI makes.
Do yourself a favor and ensure that the place you go to has the following: A larger head rest that will accommodate wearing a sound silencing head set, ask for music and a sedative! My place had none of this but after researching I wish that I had done it before hand. Also try and get a standing or open MRI if you can. You won't find me in another MRI anytime soon!

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[Yadablahblahblahbla]

For everyone watching this who is preparing to have an MRI who are worried,

Don't listen to this. I've just had two MRI'S and it's really not bad at all if you're not claustrophobic. Yes, even with earplugs, the noises are loud, but after a very short time they become almost hypnotic. If you ask they give you a cushion for under your legs to make it comfortable, and some machines even have a radio (mine didn't, but the noises were enough to send me to sleep) and it's over before you know it

[mommi2hood]

I REATHER HAVE MRIS DONE THAN TO NOT GET THEM DONE AND FIGURE OUT WHATS GOING ON YOU NEVER KNOW IT COULD BE SERIOUS

[herter52]

was this a stand up mri, Please advise which type mri i am very clautrophobic

[JTFHiTmAn]

HA. I;m 17 years old had my first MRI yesterday, took about 45 minutes and not once did i get worried, scared, or "panic"....Get over it man.

[smuggecko]

love the video man

[distractionxx]

some great inforamtion here thanks

[davekat]

Im am sorry you had such a bad experience. I hope you will not turn away from such medical wonders. It may well be an mri that will save your life one day. That technician knows to well that clausterphobia can be part of the mri experience, that is why when booking your scan you are offered sedation if you feel you may need it. A technician is trained to follow protocols and procedures, NO excuses. I would report the events of your mri to his superiors. You deserved better treatment than this!

[davekat]

I had my first mri last night. The mri machine is quite restricting with only a few inches between you and it when inside. My technician tested the panic button before the scan began which made me feel a little better. She told me when entering the mri it is best to keep your eyes closed to ward off panic which I did not do and had to be removed, but only once. Although you cant move, once in the machine I was able look back and see clearly out which helped alot. I was able to complete the scan.

[clairebehun]

love the video really good

[ursus262]

I had my first MRI scan last year and it was an interesting experience. At our hospital, there is a huge wall poster on the back wall of the scanning room, and when they place the cage over your head, there is a little mirror attached. When they put your head in the machine, all you see is the image of a beach and palm trees and blue sea and sky! As for the noises, well, I thought they reminded me of industrial techno from some underground club in London! I'd loved to have recorded them.

[AnaisEngland]

@natew73 Thank you for your helpful and understanding comment. Maybe one day you will find something ultra scary or difficult but you'll be okay if you just keep telling yourself what a weak, wet pussy you are.