Let’s say hello to Margie from New York

[Danielle_BFintern]

@msussman

Hi there, Margie

My name is Danielle and I am a Ben’s Friends intern. I wanted to take a moment to welcome you to the Brain Aneurysm Support Community.

I cannot even begin to imagine the fear that accompanied your trip to the ER and diagnosis. I am so confident that you are in the best hands possible, and that your doctors will take the necessary measures to ensure that you are healthy and safe.

You are definitely not the only one who is struggling with claustrophobia and reluctancy to have an MRI. I found a discussion thread which you might find helpful:

MRI when claustrophobic?

I am sure someone here might have some advice. My uncle is in the hospital and needs an MRI. He is claustrophobic, so he is refusing to do it. He NEEDS the the MRI. When my Dad told me about this I mentioned an open MRI, but his hospital does not have one and nobody is advocating for one. Can you do an MRI while sedated? He lives in Raleigh NC, but I do not know which hospital he is at. I looked up the phone # I have and it shows up New Bern NC. Anyone know of a hospital around there with an ope…

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We are looking forward to getting to know you better!

Danielle