Guest guest Posted September 27, 2002 Report Share Posted September 27, 2002 My husband had the brain with contrast MRI a few months ago to rule out MS. ANYthing you inject into your body can be dangerous and if you have a reaction potentially fatal. I think with the contrast the particular worry is iodine products and seafood allergies. You can die from taking Tylenol or any over the counter meds that are suppose to be safe too. So I wouldn't worry about it. Just make sure if you have any allergies or sensitivities that the staff knows about it, no matter how small. Shandi > > > Has anyone had the Brain MRI with Contrast Dye? > > If so... who has had " the reaction " that is suppose to be low > percentage > > of people, but very dangerous reaction? > > By the way... what's in that stuff??? > > Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2002 Report Share Posted September 27, 2002 Susie, I have never had a brain MRI, but If I am not mistaken, the contrast dye contains iodine. Al > Has anyone had the Brain MRI with Contrast Dye? > If so... who has had " the reaction " that is suppose to be low percentage > of people, but very dangerous reaction? > By the way... what's in that stuff??? > Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2002 Report Share Posted September 27, 2002 Susie, The contrast agent used for MRIs is usually gadolinium. http://www.radiologychannel.net/magneticresonance/ " Intravascular Radiographic Contrast Media: Issues for Family Physicians " : http://www.familypractice.com/journal/1999/v12.n01/1201.05/art-1201.05.htm [ ] MRI with Contrast Dye > Has anyone had the Brain MRI with Contrast Dye? > If so... who has had " the reaction " that is suppose to be low percentage > of people, but very dangerous reaction? > By the way... what's in that stuff??? > Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2002 Report Share Posted September 27, 2002 Hi Susie--I have had the brain MRI with contrast. I had terrible migraine headaches and the DR ordered one to check for tumors. THANK THE LORD I didnt but I didnt have any reaction to it. I have heard it is a dangerous thing if you do. They ask you ?'s first like are you allergic to shellfish--I forget the rest. If you are concerned I would call the place doing it and ask them to explain it to you....beforehand. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. [ ] MRI with Contrast Dye > Has anyone had the Brain MRI with Contrast Dye? > If so... who has had " the reaction " that is suppose to be low percentage > of people, but very dangerous reaction? > By the way... what's in that stuff??? > Susie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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