Re: CT Scan; Barium and Immodium Compatible?

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

Based on my experience with and such questions, quickly call

the CT people and directly ask them. They should be around till 4:30

or 5. If you don't have a direct number, call the general hospital

number and explain what you need. I had to do this once and I

was 'passed around' to several numbers but did get the answer I

need. Tomorrow may be too late.

Sindee

> Mom is scheduled for the CT scan tomorrow and has to drink barium

> before she goes. She is having diarrhea but doesn't think she can

> take Immodium before the CT scan. I thought the barium was just

for

> contrast; she thinks it cleans you out. Does anyone know which it

is

> or where I can look?

>

> Thanks.

>

> Sharon

[Guest guest]

Sindee,

Before I could call, Mom had already taken an Immodium. I wasn't

quick enough.

Thank you for the input.

Sharon

> > Mom is scheduled for the CT scan tomorrow and has to drink barium

> > before she goes. She is having diarrhea but doesn't think she

can

> > take Immodium before the CT scan. I thought the barium was just

> for

> > contrast; she thinks it cleans you out. Does anyone know which

it

> is

> > or where I can look?

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

> > Sharon

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

As far as taking the immodium it probably depends on what time her

CT is scheduled for.

All people react differently to barium contrast material. The

radiologist will tell you to drink plenty of water after the test to

flush out the barium. Some people get very constipated from the

barium, myself included. When gets his CT's it takes a

couple of depends to just get him out of the lab and about 2 days to

get the runs under control.

I do know that we schedule ours very early in the morning because

they tell us nothing by mouth after midnight. You might just want

to call the lab that is doing the test to get a correct awnser.

Best Wishes,

Joyce

-- In colon_cancer_support , " siders23 "

<siders23@y...> wrote:

> Mom is scheduled for the CT scan tomorrow and has to drink barium

> before she goes. She is having diarrhea but doesn't think she can

> take Immodium before the CT scan. I thought the barium was just

for

> contrast; she thinks it cleans you out. Does anyone know which it

is

> or where I can look?

>

> Thanks.

>

> Sharon

[Guest guest]

Joyce,

Oh,I am so ignorant about what to do. Should I get some Depends to

take with us? Mom thought it would make her go, but I thought that

was just when it was a barium enema. Sorry to be so clueless.

Thank you for the help.

Best wishes to you,

Sharon

> > Mom is scheduled for the CT scan tomorrow and has to drink barium

> > before she goes. She is having diarrhea but doesn't think she

can

> > take Immodium before the CT scan. I thought the barium was just

> for

> > contrast; she thinks it cleans you out. Does anyone know which

it

> is

> > or where I can look?

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

> > Sharon

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

One more thing, you are right the barium is for the contrast. It

gives them a more defined look at things. It has nothing to do with

cleaning you out.

Joyce-

-- In colon_cancer_support , " siders23 "

<siders23@y...> wrote:

> Mom is scheduled for the CT scan tomorrow and has to drink barium

> before she goes. She is having diarrhea but doesn't think she can

> take Immodium before the CT scan. I thought the barium was just

for

> contrast; she thinks it cleans you out. Does anyone know which it

is

> or where I can look?

>

> Thanks.

>

> Sharon

[Guest guest]

Hi: Sometimes it does work fast,yes it is a contrast,I am not sure about the

immodium why not call and ask? Nick used to take 2 lomitils (?) before his

scans because you usually drink one the evening before and one two hours and

then one hour,it varies. Hes always able to take his b/p med so I don't see

that the

immodium would hurt,but I always check(i am a nusiance sometimes that way but

I believe in the ounce of prevention being worth a pond of cure bit. I am

sure you

will get a number of responses. best of luck Nick & Jane