Worrying about the MRI can be enough to set a patient's nerves on edgeiStock The thought of an MRI scanner, a coffinlike, hard-plastic tube with a ceiling just inches above the patient's eyes, has ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • About three years ago, I experienced pain in my knee. The doctor told me I needed an MRI. I have claustrophobia ...

So, you need an MRI scan -- no big deal, right? Unfortunately, just the thought of undergoing the procedure causes your heart to race and your body to break into a cold sweat. But take heart, you are ...

5% of the population experiences claustrophobia, and knowing which situations typically spark those intense feelings of panic can help you recognize and address them. Let's be real, the fear of ...