Can Severe Claustrophobia Prevent Breast MRI?

Ask your Dr to prescribe you some medicine

I do open MRI, I keep my eyes closed and once had Dr prescribe medicine to relax

I take xanax. And have then okay Christian music and I have a couple short prayers memorized that I say to myself.

I've had to be pulled out. I was given something for surgery so I would not remember being intubated or restrained. It has worked so well that l I am going to talk with anesthesiology team about knocking me completely out for MRI. I cannot stand that thing above my face.

If you have claustrophobia, which my husband does, be very clear with your Dr. that you need to have some anti-anxiety meds before the scan. Alprazolam, diazepam and lorazepam all good choices. Take 1 hrs before. You will need a driver, but it is nothing to be embarrassed about! It is very common.

I agree. I take xanax every time before I do an MRI. 45 minutes to an hour

My breast MRI I was on my stomach looking down so it didn't bother me. I did take Valium, in case .

Being face down was much better than face up for other mri's

Many people experience anxiety about MRI scans, and claustrophobia can definitely make breast MRI challenging. Healthcare teams are often understanding about this concern and may offer alternatives like sedation, open MRI machines, or other imaging options depending on your specific situation. It would be helpful to hear from others in the community who have faced similar challenges and learn what solutions worked for them.