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I was wondering how i could have an mri scan with severe claustrophobia ?
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"Open" MRI: Systems help some patients because they don't feel so enclosed. Your doctor can prescribe an anxiety medicine like valium on the day of your exam. If you take it make sure someone else is driving that day.
Answered 2/10/2017
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