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jlsvirgo79
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CT with contrast???
« on: Apr 24th, 2006, 1:10pm » |
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Well I scheduled my CT scan today, and was told that they will be injecting contrast through an IV, Im scared of that stuff! Im sure it wont hurt me but I have a very hard time taking pills that ive never taken before or eating something Ive never eaten before. I have anxiety about stuff like that.
Anyone have experience with contrast?( Please no negitive stories about it cause Im nervous enough  )
Just looking for reasurrance that it will be ok!
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Re: CT with contrast???
« Reply #1 on: Apr 24th, 2006, 1:48pm » |
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well I've had contrast injected for a nucular scan and had no ill effects....it just felt cold going in....nothing to worry about though
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Re: CT with contrast???
« Reply #2 on: Apr 24th, 2006, 2:23pm » |
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I had an MRI with contrast just last week, it's no big deal. It's a little pinch like any needle. Then, you may feel some cold because it is stored in the cold room. You also may smell it or taste it just a bit.
On another note, if a CT is the same machine as MRI and you are claustrophobic at all, get yourself a few xanax or valium or something before you go. I am not claustrophobic and I almost flipped out when they slid me all the way into that tube. I had to really concentrate to try not to panic. 40 mins. felt like 4 hours.
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Re: CT with contrast???
« Reply #3 on: Apr 25th, 2006, 12:22am » |
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I've had 3 CT scans with the media. 2 on the head & 1 gastric. No problem. Most of us Clusterheads that are able have had at least one CT, MRI etc. just to rule out any other possibilties. Most come back negative .
Best of luck, Skyhawk5- DonS
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Re: CT with contrast???
« Reply #4 on: Apr 25th, 2006, 7:59pm » |
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I've had contrast dye on a number of occasions ... no big deal. I usually taste a little metallic thing, but that's all. Don't freak over it - it's something you need to have done to rule out all the nasty stuff. LOL - like clusters aren't nasty!!
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Re: CT with contrast???
« Reply #5 on: Apr 26th, 2006, 12:28am » |
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I had contrast once. It went fine. Honestly, not a big deal in my case.
There are horror stories about everything these days thanks to the internet. Don't worry, shouldn't be a big deal.
(Note: I am not a doctor)
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Re: CT with contrast???
« Reply #6 on: Apr 26th, 2006, 1:42am » |
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Don't worry about it!
I've had at least six in the last two years. Like they said, sometimes a little metallic taste and possible cold or warm sensation (quite brief and they tell you when and what to expect). All the CTs I've had have been with "doughnut" machines . . . you lie on the table and the table slides you through the donut hole . . . . quite unlike the tube-type MRI (which I've also had and they can be a little freaky).
The technicians pay close attention to you and you are always in contact with them via intercom on the machine.
Hint: Wear PJs under your clothes or sweatsuit (nothing with metal buttons/zippers), and you won't have to change into one of those stupid gowns.
Be Safe, PFDANs
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Re: CT with contrast???
« Reply #7 on: Apr 26th, 2006, 7:04am » |
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I have had CT scan with contrast multiple times, no ill effects.
I was scared the first time, also. I didnt feel coldness, I felt warmth, and a metallic taste. It was no big deal, you will do fine.
The last CT I had done, was during the beginning stages of a cluster attack- they are pretty quick, and the scan was over before lying motionless became impossible.
Good luck.
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