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In fact, it took him three tries to finally get it done. Here\u2019s the story of what worked and how he managed an MRI even with claustrophobia:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Coping with Claustrophobia? How to get an MRI Despite Your Fears.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HV16qbQLSsY?feature=oembed&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Want some tips from experts that can help you get through your next MRI exam, <a href=\"https:\/\/rayusradiology.com\/blog\/how-to-get-through-an-mri-if-youre-claustrophobic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For anyone who has shuddered at the thought of getting an MRI, Pastor Wayne can relate. 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