Brain Scan

 I thought I was past getting these scans. My neurologist wants to continue scanning my brain. I have fallen a lot since I was diagnosed with Meningitis. I've had an increase in migraines. 

I arrived at Mayo Clinic Hospital's first floor for the scan. This is a scan or (MRI) I have never experienced. First, I had to get dressed in the gown, and then I was taken into a room where the nurse had a hard time finding a vein. (no big surprise) After being poked several times, she finally found a baby vein in my finger; she was nice enough to use the infant needles. Most nurses don't listen to me when I tell them it's hard to find a vein in me, and they continue with big needles and blow out my veins. Today, I was blessed with a nurse who could see no veins, used baby needles, and proceeded. She was so kind and gentle.

She accompanied me to the waiting area, where two men were waiting. I was called first and followed the technician to the MRI machine room. He explained to me that this was not a typical MRI. With their magnetic process, the sounds will be more intense and different than I'm used to. I'm assuming I am also not allowed to have music on because of the metal in the earbuds or headphones.

As they rolled me into this massive MRI machine, I lay still as they asked. I closed my eyes and dreamed of Frenchie and me in Porte Jaune riding bikes. This was the most exciting romantic trip we had ever been on. I'm not scared or anxious going into Mayo Clinic today, Eric usually had to give me a pep talk when I go into these procedures. Today, my memories with my love helped me get through the racket going on in this machine. Before I knew it they pulled me out and connected me to the IV in my finger. This will give the specific dye my body needs for the techs to see anything unusual. I could feel the dye going through my body, but once again my Frenchie was smiling down on me with that twinkle in his eye.