I have had a BUNCH of MRIs and last year, out of the clear blue (I always have the conventional - shooting the tube kind) - I laid down, the took me back into the tube and I panicked before they even got started. Complete and utter panick !!!

I was pulled out, calmed down (still no meds) and then asked if I wanted to try it again so I said yes. I was determined to get the thing done. I was pulled back into the tube and immediately started screaming "GET ME OUT, GET ME OUT, GET ME OUT !!!!".

They pulled me out. The tech was so incredibly nice about the entire incident and told me to request meds and they would hang on to my orders !!!
I got the meds, but waited about 6 months and went back and did it again without the meds and had no problems. Go figure !!!

I don't want to take meds because I always have to drive back to work after the test.

So it happens !!!! And.... I do not consider myself to be claustrophobic !!!

Snoodles