I feel for you. I had an open MRI for a back problem and I was able to make it through that one mainly because I was not completely in for all of it and could turn my head to the side and look out. A few years later I went back to the same place for a neck/shoulder issue and I didn't even make it through the calibration of the machine.
I had not heard of the Open Bore MRI so I just looked it up. I'm so glad to see that option! It is especially good that for so many procedures you can have your head out. I've already told my husband if I ever need a regular MRI I absolutely have to be put completely out.
Is there an Open Bore MRI near you?
ETA: I just saw you are also in Michigan. It looked like there were a few Open Bore MRIs in the Detroit area and one in the UP. I didn't see one in West Michigan, but I am sure the Spectrum Health system will have one soon if they don't already have one.
ETA2: There is one in West Michigan -
a new one in Greenville. Go figure. Glad to have that info! I hope I never need to use it, but I'm glad to know it is there! :-)
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