Hi seiko,

Sorry to hear that you had such a scary incident with MRI. I've had so many MRI's, I can't even count them - seriously! More than 7 brain MRI's, and 2 back MRI's. I haven't *ever* had an experience like that.

The MRI machines are typically a big tube, like a straw. You must have been given a poor description of what an open MRI machine is like. No machine is just a big bed, without sides. They all have sides to get a more clear picture of the anatomy. I think it's pretty amazing that they could get imaging of your brain without a top above you!

Anyway, onto the burning sensation. You are told to lie completely still, to get a clear image. As you lay there, the sides of the machine move back and forth, rotates, click and "wah-wah" away. Perhaps the MRI machine without the top has a different way of getting the image of the top. I don't know.

Just thought I'd share my knowledge & experience - hope it makes you feel a teeny bit better. Maybe not.
Hugs 2u,
Shez