jcawork Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Concerned, I have never had it because I have such a bad reaction to CT contrast, but have to have it tommarow anyway due to met. Have you ever had a raction to this contrast. Thanks, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Jen, I can't help you there. But Iam sure you will hear from others who have that experience. I pray your scan comes back with better news and that you do not have a bad reaction to the contrast. Sending prayers to you. Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I don't know!!! I am sure that they will take good care of you during the scan. You will our prayer focus tomorrow, Jen. Hang on. Love Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Jen, I am pretty sure this is the stuff I have had for my brain MRI's. I can't find the order to confirm it but it sure sounds familiar. I have not had any reaction to it. I can be affected by alot of medications and stuff but not to this one. I sure am hoping that you will have no trouble with it. There will be a doctor on the premises if you have any problem. I am wishing you the best tomorrow and praying for NO side effects. Love and hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Jen, I, too, am allergic to the CT IV Contrast dye. But the contrast used in the MRI is not the same as the one used for CT imaging. I've had numerous MRIs of the head (I have a benign brain tumor). I have not had an "allergic" response to either of the contrasts used for my MRIs (one of which is Gadolinium), though it does make me feel a bit of nausea for a few moments after injection. This feeling passes quickly, though. Here is some info on MRIs and the contrast agents used: http://www.mr-tip.com/serv1.php?type=db ... t%20Agents http://www.mr-tip.com/serv1.php?type=db ... t%20Agents There should be a Physician right there with you when the injection is administered, Jen. Just make sure they know your history of allergic response to the IVP/CT dye. I'll be keeping it all crossed that things go well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 ditto what Fay said. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Jen, Ditto the above also. I don't take the contrast for the CT scans either as I had an allergic reaction in the past. However, when I have had my brain MRIs, I have been told that contrast wouldn't affect me and it hasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I haven't had a reaction to the dye, but I know other people do have this. Have you asked the doctors about this? I hope you're doing ok. Please let us know. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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