Is 1mg of lorazepam enough for me to go thru a mir for a shoulder issue. i am clostraphobic shoulder issue. i have been in the marines in many dark places and am freakin out about thisn

It : It is not possible for me to tell you if 1 mg of Lorazepam is sufficient for you to feel calm during your mri. If i took 1mg of Lorazepam i would fall asleep for a long, long time. Most of my patients feel calm when medicated with 1mg of Lorazepam but there are some people that need 2mg to get the right effect. The best way to tell if that dose would be high enough, is by seeing how much Lorazepam you have needed in the past when your were particularly anxious. With that said. I would like to thank you for your service in the United States marine corps. Many men and women who have served in combat become claustrophobic. Sometimes the claustrophobia is part of the bigger picture of ptsd. Our wounded warriors deserve our best. If you haven't been formally evaluated for your claustrophobia i recommend you get some help either through your medical treatment facility or if you are now a vet, that you look in to the va. Good luck with your mri. God bless.

Can't tell: Everyone is different. I would suggest that you research a local "open magnet" to help with your claustrophobia. These are easy to see out of, not a tube, and much friendlier to people with issues about being in a tiny tube.