Luna, I Have Claustrophobia Now(at Age63) And Epilepsy.had The Same Problem.thought I Was Going To Die In There.looked Around At Other Facilities And Found An"open Mri''.dying Is The Worst Thing That Can Happen.take The Sedative(did That)and Relax.count The Minutes Off To Yourself.see How Close You Can Get To The Time They Say You Will Be In There.close Your Eyes The Whole Time . Tryout Your Counting Technique Before Hand.concetrate On That. .....you Can Do This..........don't Let The Bastards Get The Best Of You..........."you Can Do This" Is Your Mantra Till It Is Over ... And.......it Will Be Over ........life Will Go On Again...when You Get Past This.
Best Of Luck...you Are Not Alone.