Westbrook Open Mri Llc

I went for an MRI for my neck at another facility within my medical group a week ago. I’ve had an an MRI in the past for my knee so I knew what to expect. Here’s my experience at the facility within my medical group: I breezed in for my MRI, they place a cage over my neck which snapped into the bed, put headphones on (the procedure is loud), then rolled me in a «tube», my nose was only inches from the wall and it was a bit dark. I’m somewhat claustrophobic, but this was awful, immediate panic attack! I tried for a moment to stay in the tube, then asked the tech to pull me out to catch my breath. I tried it again, the procedure started, but I just couldn’t lay there for 20 minutes and asked her to stop and get me out. I was trembling afterwards for awhile, and affected by the whole thing for days including nightmares.
I could have asked my Dr for a Valium but that’s not for me.
I researched online and found Westbrook Open MRI close to me. I went in apprehensively, expecting the experience to be a little better than my last one (I also needed to get the procedure done!). I met with the tech, she was wonderful! She asked questions about my condition leading me to get an MRI, walked me into the MRI room and explained everything and what to expect. The machine is open on the sides, the canopy is still close to your face, but there’s a light inside which helps tremendously. She kept asking if I was ok, and gave me tips I could do to feel better. I got thru it and even calmed down while in the procedure. I will definitely go here again if I need to!

I have had two MRI’s in my lifetime. First one was in one of those torpedo tube units. Kind of freaky to say the least. I can definitely see why people get freaked out about them. Claustrophobic to say the least. These new open MRI machines are really nice. No closed in feeling.
Folks at Westbrook Open MRi are great. I got in, waited maybe 5 minutes and was taken back to the MRI room. Got on the table, was slid back into the machine and away we go. My 30 minutes was over in no time.
They have lockers for your personal affects while you are having your MRI done. I would definitely recommend Westbrook to anyone needing an MRI.
Cheers!