Summary
A woman shared her experience on Reddit about her husband refusing a brain MRI due to his claustrophobia. He left the facility without completing the scan, which led to a disagreement between them. The situation sparked discussions online about dealing with anxiety-related medical issues and challenges in relationships.
Key Facts
- A 45-year-old woman shared that her husband refused a brain MRI and walked out of the facility.
- The husband struggles with claustrophobia, which made it difficult for him to complete the MRI.
- They had tried to schedule a sedated MRI for about eight months.
- Medical staff informed him the sedative would make him "awake, just sleepy," which he refused.
- The wife found him half a mile away from the imaging center, after he left without his phone or wallet.
- The event led to an argument between the couple about how the situation was handled.
- Reddit users suggested an Open MRI, which is designed for people with claustrophobia.
