are there alternatives for a pelvic mri?

By <name>/u/chouchappell</name><uri>https://old.reddit.com/user/chouchappell</uri>

hello, all. i've been prescribed to do a pelvic MRI by my gynecologist for pelvic pain and an ovary that is could be too close to my uterus. the thing is, i haven't been able to do it. every time i take an appointment, i end up cancelling it because thinking about the whole process of getting an MRI causes too much distress and anxiety. from the cleaning / enema (english isn't my first language, apologies if this isn't the right word!) to thinking about potentially putting a gel up there and all the injections and being stuck in an incredibly loud machine for an hour... it's all too much for me. i'm absolutely terrified of most medical appointments involving injecting things and being naked to some degree, and i have a deep hatred for loud noises and feeling stuck. so this is impossible for me. i'm seeing my gynecologist next week and hopefully will find a way to still get a pelvic exam in some way. i've already done an ultrasound and x-ray, which didn't show much... i'm so exhausted of being so scared but there isn't anything i can do. i can't take medication for anxiety because it always has a huge effect on me and exhausts me so much. have any of you dealt with things like that? are there any alternatives for MRIs for people who are terrified of being stuck, loud noises, being injected too many things? thank you. submitted by /u/chouchappell [link] [comments]

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