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CaliforniaPeggy

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1. I've had several MRI's, and there are things you can do to help the claustrophobia.
Tue May 28, 2013, 03:17 PM
May 2013

The first thing is find out if they have a larger machine than normal. Some places do, and it does help, esp when your head will be inside.

They should have earphones so you can listen to the music of your choice. They should also have a call button if you should panic.

I found all those measures helped a lot. But mainly I told myself that I needed to do this so the doctor could figure out what was going on. The info gathered is really important.

Some folks need a bit of sedation, but then someone else has to drive you to and from the MRI.

Take care, and good luck to you...

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