ERCPs and Contrast Dyes Questions

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am getting ready to have my second ERCP in a couple of weeks. The

last time I had the test was in January of 1992, and they had to abort

the procedure because I had a reaction to the dye, and ended up with

significant pancreatitis (and a 10 day hospitalization). I swore I

would never swallow the tube again after that, so I did have the MRCP,

which had a definitive finding of PSC.

I am wondering if anyone has had a similar situation, and then had to

have an additional ERCP (after a traumatic first one)? If so, were

they able to use different contrast methods, or able to use the scope

without any dye at all?

The doctor who is doing the procedure is unreachable, and his gate

keepers keep assuring me that they have never had a patient get

pancreatitis from an ERCP. But clearly, now they do. I am that patient.

I am also thinking about backing out of the whole thing. I am also

scheduled for a liver biopsy in April as well (which I have no problem

with). Does anyone have any feedback or words of wisdom that you would

be willing to pass along?

ly I am pretty scared about this whole thing, and my gut (no pun

intended) says just walk away.....

Many thanks.

[Guest guest]

why do they think you won't be allergic to the dye now, when you were allergic to it before? can they use a different kind of contrast? i am going on my 7th year of ercps every 2-3 months. i have never had a reaction, but that doesn't help you. pose this question to his gatekeepers. you don't need to get sick for days on end. psc pam dx 2001Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home.

[Guest guest]

why do they think you won't be allergic to the dye now, when you were allergic to it before? can they use a different kind of contrast? i am going on my 7th year of ercps every 2-3 months. i have never had a reaction, but that doesn't help you. pose this question to his gatekeepers. you don't need to get sick for days on end. psc pam dx 2001Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home.

[Guest guest]

why do they think you won't be allergic to the dye now, when you were allergic to it before? can they use a different kind of contrast? i am going on my 7th year of ercps every 2-3 months. i have never had a reaction, but that doesn't help you. pose this question to his gatekeepers. you don't need to get sick for days on end. psc pam dx 2001Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home.