Iodine Contrast Question and IVPs

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Hi everyone --

I am due to begin going hypo for my first TBS sometime in March. Three days ago

I began experiencing severe flank pain in my right side that feels like a kidney

infection (I've had repeated infections in the past that have left me with only

5% function in that kidney). I see the doctor tomorrow and I'm sure she'll

schedule an IVP. It has been about 12-15 years since my last IVP and I'm

wondering if they are still done with Iodine contrast? If so, is there an

alternative to the Iodine? If no alternative, is it too close to my TBS to have

an x-ray done with an iodine contrast? This issue confuses me and I'd like to go

in fully informed. I appreciate any input you can give. Thank you.

Christy, 42, Las Vegas

2.5 cm Follicular and .9 cm Papillary

2/26/01 LL (Frozen Section thought to be benign)

3/10/01 TT after a positive final pathology

Hypoparathyroidism (.5 Rocaltrol/1500 mg calcium), PTH 0

3/28/01 148 mCi RAI (w/o LID), .250 Synthroid, 0 Tg

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