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?Open MRI? is an interesting experience - I still can't decide if it's one of the most comfortable medical tests I've ever had to endure, or one of the creepiest. I can't really comment on the differences between ?open? vs. ?closed? MRI; I don't know that it would've made all that much difference to me Mecole Hardman Limited Jersey , since I'm not the least bit claustrophobic.


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On the other hand, the MRI does sound a bit like a pile driver on speed and a distant jackhammer, punctuated by the occasional staple gun. Having that heavy piece of equipment hovering over your nose for half an hour does make you wonder Patrick Mahomes Limited Jersey , idly, what your head would look like if the thing collapsed. The worst part, though, was the technician's telling me "don't swallow."


Don't swallow. Now Frank Clark Limited Jersey , that's like saying "don't think about pink elephants." Suddenly swallowing became the one overwhelming obsession of my life. For a few minutes, I confused swallowing with breathing, and thought maybe I shouldn't do either one. Then I wasn't sure if it was possible to breathe without swallowing. My tongue seemed to be glued to the back of my throat, obstructing my airway. I was aware of sensations related to swallowing and the anatomy of my throat that I've never given a thought to before in my life!


For a few minutes Tyreek Hill Limited Jersey , right after the thumping noises got started, I had this barely controllable urge to laugh. The more I tried not to, the harder it was to contain myself. That was bad. I tried to imagine, again Darwin Thompson Elite Jersey , what my head would look like if the machine collapsed upon my nose. Strangely, that only increased my urge to giggle.


Then I was hyperconscious of the need to pee. Given that I'd just toured the facilities a minute before hopping onto the table, it had to be a combination of early-morning coffee and nerves, but I was unable to think of anything but swallowing Khalen Saunders Elite Jersey , laughing, and trying not to disgrace myself for nearly 30 minutes!


After the tests were done, I got a nice souvenir coffee mug filled with candy. How lovely! My ?glamour shots? would be ready for professional evaluation by mid-week. I thought "Gee, maybe if I'm good Juan Thornhill Elite Jersey , the orthopedic surgeon will give me a lollipop!"

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