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MRI for claustrophobic patient.

Posted by tking @tking, Dec 2, 2024

I need an MRI but am claustrophobic. I'm told there are no MRI's with big bore for this and not feet first entry with head outside machine. Help!

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daveys | @daveys | 1 day ago

The first time I had one (many years ago) I didn't know I was claustrophobic until I was slid in with the "roof" of the MRI about 1 inch above my nose. I immediately startedto remember the Edgar Allan Poe story "The Premature Burial". LOL

However, I had them place a thin towel/sheet over my face so that I did not see how close the roof was and how "entombed" that I was. Then it was fine. Now I don't even need that. I just take a few deep breaths before entering the "graveyard".

They can also give you relaxants if you need them.

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | 13 hours ago
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The first time I had one (many years ago) I didn't know I was claustrophobic until I was slid in with the "roof" of the MRI about 1 inch above my nose. I immediately startedto remember the Edgar Allan Poe story "The Premature Burial". LOL

However, I had them place a thin towel/sheet over my face so that I did not see how close the roof was and how "entombed" that I was. Then it was fine. Now I don't even need that. I just take a few deep breaths before entering the "graveyard".

They can also give you relaxants if you need them.

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@daveys Aw jeez, a towel? Like a shroud?? No way!
Like wearing a hood during a firing squad - you can still hear READY…AIM…😰

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