Jacob Update
The EKG showed his heart was fine
after consulting neurologists, however
his pediatrician wants him to have
an MRI to look at his brain
My sister is worried that
the process will be scarier
than it's worth
anyone been through this?
Are children's MRI's the same
as adult MRI's?
Any feedback would be much appreciated
The EKG showed his heart was fine
after consulting neurologists, however
his pediatrician wants him to have
an MRI to look at his brain
My sister is worried that
the process will be scarier
than it's worth
anyone been through this?
Are children's MRI's the same
as adult MRI's?
Any feedback would be much appreciated
-b
10 comments:
my sister's kid had an mri when he was younger..I can put you in touch if you'd like.
can you find out the details? Thanks!
b:
Two of mine had an MRI.
They usually sedate kids his age. He shudn't remember it at all.
I say have it done -- the peace of mind alone justifies it.
in_the_clover
xoxo
PS: I would still request a sleep-deprived EEG. An MRI looks at the brain's structure; an EEG explores it's function.
My son had an MRI, he was sedated, it was more traumatic for me than for him. I'd do it to rule everything out.
signed a UB Mom
Thanks. I hadn't thought of them being put out. That makes me feel a lot better. My sister has had an MRI and the process that she described sounded terrifying for a 4 year old. If he's asleep for it, I will be ok with the process.
b:
Just a caution: sedation is different than full anesthetic in that it *may* not appear that he is "out" but rest assured he will not be traumatized by it nor shud he have any memory of it. That said, he will most likely sleep through it.
Best wishes & prayers.
in_the_clover
xoxo
One of my daughters had a CAT scan on her head at 5yrs at Mass Eye and Ear. While that is different, it was still a big, noisy machine. They allowed me to stay in the room with her and that seemed to help her knowing I was there. (as someone else said, I think it was scarier for me than her!) We took her to the Children's Museum by herself as a treat afterwards---that's what she remembers most about it 15 years later...
Many (most?) adults have sedation for MRI's so that is standard procedure I think.
While tests are scary, it's the unknown that is scarier in my experience.
all the best wishes,
Linda
B-
I just wanted to let you know that we have not had an MRI but we have done the Sleep Deprived EEG. My daughter has a seizure disorder and this test proved to be the most informative test that she has done. The sleep-deprivation part is not fun because you don't get to sleep either (make sure you get some help) but it gave great insight.
Thinking of you,
Amanda
I personally don't know anything about this one bit - like what kind of thing do they "think" they might find....if it is something that would potentially save his life, I'd probably do it, but really, he has passed out...two times? (I forget the details...maybe it was more?) I don't like the idea of putting any kid under sedation of any sort (like I said, unless it is potentially life threatening). It is not like there is a danger of him fainting behind the wheel of a car at this age or anything...if anything, I would just say, listen to your gut. If your gut is telling you something is wrong with your kid, bring him in. You are the mom and you know your kid the best. love, g
My 2 yo son has had both an MRI and a sleep deprived EEG. He was sedated for the MRI, and by later that day, was 100% recovered, and I don't think remembers it one bit. It was worth it for me for the peace of mind. Best of luck to you.
-A lurker
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