Question:
My wife is in need of an' MRI she is 419 Lbs and noone will seem to help us.

can anyone tell us someplace in Ohio what can do a MRI scan on her left side. she is in pain 24/7. The Upper and Lower GI she had done showed nothing.    — Michelle F. (posted on March 15, 2002)

March 15, 2002
What you want is an "open" MRI. Go to this website: http://medicine.osu.edu/news/article.cfm?ID=513 I have cut and paste the info below: New GE OpenSpeed MRI First in Central Ohio Posted: 02/21/2002 The Department of Radiology began scanning patients Feb. 11 on a new General Electric 0.7 Tesla OpenSpeed MRI, the first of its kind in central Ohio. The first open MRI featuring such a high field strength, it is housed at the OSU Medical Center's MRI Building with the 1.5 and 8 Tesla MRI units. The higher field strength gives excellent image quality and, like other open MRI units, the OpenSpeed is patient-friendly, excellent for claustrophobic patients and able to accommodate patients weighing up to 500 pounds. The innovative swing table design allows for isocenter imaging (important for extremity imaging), increases workspace, and is useful for guiding interventional procedures. In addition, the unit's advanced imaging techniques offer unique opportunities to expand the research performed at OSUMC.
   — BethVBG

March 15, 2002
I'm from Columbus ohio They do open MRI's a Mount Carmel East hospital and there is also a place in Dublin Ohio that does open MRI's
   — Samitra D J.

March 15, 2002
There is also a place in Toledo Ohio that does OPEN MRI, It is called OPEN MRI. I had one done about 1 1/2 ago for my back before my back surgery. They told me I could fit in the regular machine, I was about 280lbs then, I went and couldnt fit in, I was so embarassed, So they ended up sending me to Toledo. Any hospital should have a copy of open MRI nearest you. I know it would be a long ride to Toledo from Columbus and I am sure there are closer ones near you. My suggestion would be call a few hospitals and ask, they should be able to give the numbers, or even make a appt as long as you have a doctors order. Good Luck.:o)
   — Ann A.

March 16, 2002
My daughter had to have an open MRI. She had it at Berger Hospital in Circleville. She had tried a conventional MRI but couldn't stand being in such a confined area. She did fine with open. Good luck!
   — carol J.