MRI brain scans

[mellowtigger]

The process was very fast and uneventful.  That's good, since I only got 4.5 hours of sleep last night.  I go to see the neurologist on Tuesday morning next week.

I wore my purple Zubaz and an Animal Humane Society t-shirt.  I took off my glasses and my shoes.  They gave me ear protectors (against the loud noise) that had a local radio station piped in so I could listen while I waited.  I had to keep my eyes closed the whole time, and they told me to not wiggle even my feet during the procedure.  There was no injection of any enhancing chemicals.

There was much clicking and humming and thumping.  The last minute was so obnoxious that the roller-bed was shaking from the force of the machinery.  A few of the scans gave me a sensation of slightly brighter ambient lighting, but I resisted the curiosity to open my eyes and check directly.  They gave me a cd of all the images after they were done.  (I asked for a copy.)  It's been an hour since the procedure and I have no headaches or dizziness or nausea. 

They took 129 images.  Here are 6 that I like.  I've expanded their sizes to make them easier to view here.





That's my brain.  :)

Comments

[lordalfredhenry.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to find out! I often have wanted to compile more detailed information about the systems and structures of autistic genetics, brain structures and systems of these kinds. Not just that, but the topic of brain studies was a perseveration of mine for a while. I came up with a core brain theory for autism. I also know of only a few gay aspie bears (not sure how many others are also left handed like me too). (the only other I know of on LJ is dmlaenker who I've met in real life and was surprised when it came to personality similarities.....I know almost know one with my personality)