A member asked:

I freaked out when i was getting an mri on my brain and had to leave b/c i was claustrophobic. will an open mri be much better?

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Better: An open MRI will be less enclosed and generally better tolerated. You can also discuss trying an anti-anxiety medication with your physician.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Will help, but : Clarity and precision of image a bit less accurate than closed mri, but far less problem with claustrophobia. Might also consider "stand-up" mri.

Answered 12/27/2012

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