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Need mri of lips and lower back, but claustrophobic and have phobia going into the machine. not making appointment because of this. what can be done?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Let your doctor: know. Check to see if an open MRI is available - at least for the back issue.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/17/2017

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A member asked:

Need mri of lips and lower back, but claustrophobic and have phobia going into the machine. not making appointment because of this. what can be done?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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