Phil and Brian,

I had an MRI about a year ago. When I saw where I was going to end up I
closed my eyes immediately. Throughout the procedure my eyes wanted to
open, but I forced them shut and imagined I was in a bigger -- much bigger
-- place. I'm sure lots of people on this list have had an MRI and might
have better suggestions. Also, my mother had an MRI but it was an open one.
Is this a possibility? Good luck.

Debbie White
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> Phil
> Does the Valium stop the claustraphobia during the MRI. I went in for an
> MRI last week and  only lasted about 60 seconds. I'm scheduled to go
> back next week with Valium this time.
> I also have weekness in my right side, so I guess the MRI will give the
> doctor
> more information.
> Brian
>
> On Mon, 7 Jul 1997 21:23:41 -0400 Phil Gesotti <[log in to unmask]>
> writes:
> >Well I just passed my one year diagnosis anniversary. I also had my
> >first visit with my new neuro (my last one informed me last month that
> >he was leaving the area). My new neuro is also a MD specialist but
> >seems to be more informed. It is about a 45 minute drive to her office
> >with no traffic, but this seems a small investment in time relative to
> >the time I plan to live with the disease.
> >
> >Her treatment philosophy is different from my previous neuro and she
> >informed me that she was not happy with my 4 per day 25/100 Sinemet
> >dosage. She is from the 'Don't treat with Sinemet early' club so it
> >appears we will be experimenting with some new med combinations. She
> >also informed me that I would be starting a regular 30 minute a day
> >exercise program. Goody! Goody!
> >
> >My sarcasm aside, I really like her. She seems interested in PD and in
> >treating me. In addition, she is very personable with good bedside
> >manner. Funny how things can work out.
> >
> >I do have a couple of questions for the list. She is adding Permax to
> >my Sinemet. I'd like to hear about list member experiences with the
> >drug especially in early onset members.
> >
> >Also, I get to take another trip with Prince Vallium for an MRI on my
> >neck. Anyone know what she is looking for? She wasn't specific, but
> >indicated that disorders of the spinal column can sometimes mimick PD
> >symptoms.
> >
> >Another point she made was that I have signs of weakness in the side
> >affected by PD. She indicated this wasn't normal in early onset. Any
> >comments?
> >
> >Phil Gesotti 47/1+  [log in to unmask]
> >
> >P.S. She had a really good physicians handbook on PD. I was reading it
> >while waiting in her office. She told me it was a good book to which I
> >responded that I had copied down the ISBN.
> >She asked me why. "Was I an M.D.?" She told me that she had much
> >better books that a patient could understand. Slam!
> >
> >Anyway, the book was actually good reading for tekies. It had a good
> >block diagram showing control paths in the basil ganglia,
> >neurotransmitters and plus and minus signs for neurotransmitter
> >interaction. Funny how sensitive M.D.s can be sometimes.
> >