MRI Scan

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I had to have an MRI scan today, it was needed to rule out any other possible causes for my hearing loss, but they are almost certain it is caused by nerve damage. Robbie offered to come with me but I said I would go on my own, after all it was no big deal. I didn't really like the scan. I had to remove all the metal on me or on my clothes, then I had to lay down on a narrow bed with a special area for my head to help me hold my head still. The machine was very noisy so I had to wear ear protectors, but I declined the option of listening to music. The bed was gradually moved into a narrow tube, it made me think of a coffin being buried, so I closed my eyes and thought about my family tree instead. It was incredibly noisy, I didn't like that but I knew it wouldn't last long. The whole process took less than ten minutes, but I felt very dizzy afterwards. It was certainly not as bad as a mammogram but I'm glad it is over.