Re: Re: Tomorrows CT woth 2 x contrasts (IV and Oral)

[Guest guest]

Wow thanks Joe. That was enlightening. I will do the CT tomorrow but without

contrast. Then I will do an MR, then ultrasound. If all fails. I will do CT with

contrasts.

Thanks!

From: inc_100 <no_reply >

Subject: Re: Tomorrows CT woth 2 x contrasts (IV and Oral)

Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:51 PM

 

,

What is this CT for ? Did the doc try x ray or ultra sound first ? If I were

you, I would ask the doc to try ultrasound or MRI first. Yes. The dye is a

problem. That dye and the CT scan gave me " Hypopituitarism " . Many docs and

people dont agree but that's the fact. That is pure medical malpractice. There

are many people in the world who dont have access to CT scan and they are fine

with xray or ultrasound. My doc says first xray or ultrasound and then later

...... only if there is SOMETHING WHICH IS NOT CLEAR ON XRAY OR ULTRASOUND then

you need to go for CT. IF YOU DONT SEE ANYTHING ON XRAY AND ULTRASOUND, 90% YOU

WONT SEE ANYTHING ON CT ALSO.

I had 2 CTs. Showed nothing. Then some of the docs that I went to said, if there

is something seen but clear on ultrasound or xray then you may need a CT but

other wise NO NEED. These tests are more useful to the doctors to cover their

backs against lawsuits than for diagnosis purposes.

Bottom line, if you are not comfortable, go to another doc and ask him to do an

ultrasound or x ray or atleast a trial & error method of treatment.

God Bless you

Joe

>

> So I am terrified (!) now, because I just learned that I don't only need

> to drink but also get an IV with contrast tomorrow before the CT of my

> abdomen.

>

> The reasons why I am afraid are:

>

> 1.) I got an IV with contrast, 14-15 years ago when I had a kidney stone. I

became very warm when they injected it, and I got a Vagal reaction with

Hypotension (low blood pressure) and Bradycardia (low heart rate).

>

> 2.)

> I know for a fact that some people die from getting contrast into their

> system, especially the IV kind. I have a weak body and I am

> super-sensitive, and I fear I am one of them.

>

> 3.) Because of my condition; Secondary Hypopituitarism with Hypothyroidism and

Adrenal Fatigue,

> taking Hydrocortison etc. I worry that I will use a lot of Cortisol

> from worrying, and possibly also from the IV itself, and the effects of

> the contrast in my body. I

> can't eat 2 hours before the examination, which is a problem for me,

> cause I eat very often.

>

> 4.) Reading through the entire texts about the two contrasts (links provided

below!) I am afraid that my pre-diabetes and my electrolyte imbalances will

cause problems for me during this examination as well.

>

> Is it worth doing this? I can refuse both contrasts, or just the IV one, and

get less accurate results from the CT.

>

> I have to get an IV with IOMERON:

http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/15878/SPC/iomeron%20250/

> I have to drink 20 ml of GASTROGRAFIN:

http://home.intekom.com/pharm/schering/gastgraf.html

>

> What

> do you all think? Except telling me I am too worried etc. I am not

> dumb. I just want to measure the risks of doing this CT with 2 x

> contrasts vs. doing it with no contrasts, or not doing it at all, and

> walk around not knowing what's wrong with my pancreast, stomach etc.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

It is a CT for the abdomen area. I think I have pancretitis due to 3 1/2 years

with yellow/white soft stools.

You sure a no-contrast CT is good enough in this case?

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Den 2. mars 2011 kl. 21.51 skrev inc_100 <no_reply >:

,

What is this CT for ? Did the doc try x ray or ultra sound first ? If I were

you, I would ask the doc to try ultrasound or MRI first. Yes. The dye is a

problem. That dye and the CT scan gave me " Hypopituitarism " . Many docs and

people dont agree but that's the fact. That is pure medical malpractice. There

are many people in the world who dont have access to CT scan and they are fine

with xray or ultrasound. My doc says first xray or ultrasound and then later

...... only if there is SOMETHING WHICH IS NOT CLEAR ON XRAY OR ULTRASOUND then

you need to go for CT. IF YOU DONT SEE ANYTHING ON XRAY AND ULTRASOUND, 90% YOU

WONT SEE ANYTHING ON CT ALSO.

I had 2 CTs. Showed nothing. Then some of the docs that I went to said, if there

is something seen but clear on ultrasound or xray then you may need a CT but

other wise NO NEED. These tests are more useful to the doctors to cover their

backs against lawsuits than for diagnosis purposes.

Bottom line, if you are not comfortable, go to another doc and ask him to do an

ultrasound or x ray or atleast a trial & error method of treatment.

God Bless you

Joe

>

> So I am terrified (!) now, because I just learned that I don't only need

> to drink but also get an IV with contrast tomorrow before the CT of my

> abdomen.

>

> The reasons why I am afraid are:

>

> 1.) I got an IV with contrast, 14-15 years ago when I had a kidney stone. I

became very warm when they injected it, and I got a Vagal reaction with

Hypotension (low blood pressure) and Bradycardia (low heart rate).

>

> 2.)

> I know for a fact that some people die from getting contrast into their

> system, especially the IV kind. I have a weak body and I am

> super-sensitive, and I fear I am one of them.

>

> 3.) Because of my condition; Secondary Hypopituitarism with Hypothyroidism and

Adrenal Fatigue,

> taking Hydrocortison etc. I worry that I will use a lot of Cortisol

> from worrying, and possibly also from the IV itself, and the effects of

> the contrast in my body. I

> can't eat 2 hours before the examination, which is a problem for me,

> cause I eat very often.

>

> 4.) Reading through the entire texts about the two contrasts (links provided

below!) I am afraid that my pre-diabetes and my electrolyte imbalances will

cause problems for me during this examination as well.

>

> Is it worth doing this? I can refuse both contrasts, or just the IV one, and

get less accurate results from the CT.

>

> I have to get an IV with IOMERON:

http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/15878/SPC/iomeron%20250/

> I have to drink 20 ml of GASTROGRAFIN:

http://home.intekom.com/pharm/schering/gastgraf.html

>

> What

> do you all think? Except telling me I am too worried etc. I am not

> dumb. I just want to measure the risks of doing this CT with 2 x

> contrasts vs. doing it with no contrasts, or not doing it at all, and

> walk around not knowing what's wrong with my pancreast, stomach etc.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Joe,

Tell me more this is the first I heard this a dye and the CT scan causing a

Hypopituitary Problem. What did the Dr.'s do to figure this out. I have to do

a stress test and then they shoot me up with dye and look at my heart and such.

After Heart bypass sugary they have done this 4 x's in the last 2 yrs. But I

was Hypopituitary before them tests and each time I told them I am Hypopituitary

and don't want anything done that will make this worse.

I will not even let them Xray my teeth.

Co-Moderator

Phil

> From: inc_100 <no_reply >

> Subject: Re: Tomorrows CT woth 2 x contrasts (IV and Oral)

>

> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:51 PM

> ,

>

> What is this CT for ? Did the doc try x ray or ultra sound

> first ?  If I were you, I would ask the doc to try

> ultrasound or MRI first. Yes. The dye is a problem. That dye

> and the CT scan gave me " Hypopituitarism " . Many docs and

> people dont agree but that's the fact. That is pure medical

> malpractice. There are many people in the world who dont

> have access to CT scan and they are fine with xray or

> ultrasound. My doc says first xray or ultrasound and then

> later ..... only if there is SOMETHING WHICH IS NOT CLEAR ON

> XRAY OR ULTRASOUND then you need to go for CT. IF YOU DONT

> SEE ANYTHING ON XRAY AND ULTRASOUND, 90% YOU WONT SEE

> ANYTHING ON CT ALSO.

>

> I had 2 CTs. Showed nothing. Then some of the docs that I

> went to said, if there is something seen but clear on

> ultrasound or xray then you may need a CT but other wise NO

> NEED. These tests are more useful to the doctors to cover

> their backs against lawsuits than for diagnosis purposes.

>

> Bottom line, if you are not  comfortable, go to

> another doc and ask him to do an ultrasound or x  ray

> or atleast a trial & error method of treatment.

>

> God Bless you

>

> Joe

>

>

>

>

> >

> > So I am terrified (!) now, because I just learned that

> I don't only need

> >  to drink but also get an IV with contrast

> tomorrow before the CT of my

> > abdomen.

> >

> > The reasons why I am afraid are:

> >

> > 1.) I got an IV with contrast, 14-15 years ago when I

> had a kidney stone. I became very warm when they injected

> it, and I got a Vagal reaction with Hypotension (low blood

> pressure) and Bradycardia (low heart rate).

> >

> > 2.)

> >  I know for a fact that some people die from

> getting contrast into their

> >  system, especially the IV kind. I have a weak

> body and I am

> > super-sensitive, and I fear I am one of them.

> >

> > 3.) Because of my condition; Secondary Hypopituitarism

> with Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Fatigue,

> >  taking Hydrocortison etc. I worry that I will

> use a lot of Cortisol

> > from worrying, and possibly also from the IV itself,

> and the effects of

> > the contrast in my body. I

> >  can't eat 2 hours before the examination, which

> is a problem for me,

> > cause I eat very often.

> >

> > 4.) Reading through the entire texts about the two

> contrasts (links provided below!) I am afraid that my

> pre-diabetes and my electrolyte imbalances will cause

> problems for me during this examination as well.

> >

> > Is it worth doing this? I can refuse both contrasts,

> or just the IV one, and get less accurate results from the

> CT.

> >

> > I have to get an IV with IOMERON:

http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/15878/SPC/iomeron%20250/

> > I have to drink 20 ml of GASTROGRAFIN:

http://home.intekom.com/pharm/schering/gastgraf.html

> >

> > What

> >  do you all think? Except telling me I am too

> worried etc. I am not

> > dumb. I just want to measure the risks of doing this

> CT with 2 x

> > contrasts vs. doing it with no contrasts, or not doing

> it at all, and

> > walk around not knowing what's wrong with my

> pancreast, stomach etc.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >       

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

The radiation amount in x-raus and CT's are NOT high -

you Get more when flying!!!

MR's are 100% radiation-free!

Guys, I changed my CT for an MR! I will take an MR on Monday! They said it was

AS GOOD as a CT with contrast........ Go figure!

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Den 3. mars 2011 kl. 15.29 skrev philip georgian <pmgamer18@...>:

Joe,

Tell me more this is the first I heard this a dye and the CT scan causing a

Hypopituitary Problem. What did the Dr.'s do to figure this out. I have to do a

stress test and then they shoot me up with dye and look at my heart and such.

After Heart bypass sugary they have done this 4 x's in the last 2 yrs. But I was

Hypopituitary before them tests and each time I told them I am Hypopituitary and

don't want anything done that will make this worse.

I will not even let them Xray my teeth.

Co-Moderator

Phil

> From: inc_100 <no_reply >

> Subject: Re: Tomorrows CT woth 2 x contrasts (IV and Oral)

>

> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:51 PM

> ,

>

> What is this CT for ? Did the doc try x ray or ultra sound

> first ? If I were you, I would ask the doc to try

> ultrasound or MRI first. Yes. The dye is a problem. That dye

> and the CT scan gave me " Hypopituitarism " . Many docs and

> people dont agree but that's the fact. That is pure medical

> malpractice. There are many people in the world who dont

> have access to CT scan and they are fine with xray or

> ultrasound. My doc says first xray or ultrasound and then

> later ..... only if there is SOMETHING WHICH IS NOT CLEAR ON

> XRAY OR ULTRASOUND then you need to go for CT. IF YOU DONT

> SEE ANYTHING ON XRAY AND ULTRASOUND, 90% YOU WONT SEE

> ANYTHING ON CT ALSO.

>

> I had 2 CTs. Showed nothing. Then some of the docs that I

> went to said, if there is something seen but clear on

> ultrasound or xray then you may need a CT but other wise NO

> NEED. These tests are more useful to the doctors to cover

> their backs against lawsuits than for diagnosis purposes.

>

> Bottom line, if you are not comfortable, go to

> another doc and ask him to do an ultrasound or x ray

> or atleast a trial & error method of treatment.

>

> God Bless you

>

> Joe

>

>

>

>

> >

> > So I am terrified (!) now, because I just learned that

> I don't only need

> > to drink but also get an IV with contrast

> tomorrow before the CT of my

> > abdomen.

> >

> > The reasons why I am afraid are:

> >

> > 1.) I got an IV with contrast, 14-15 years ago when I

> had a kidney stone. I became very warm when they injected

> it, and I got a Vagal reaction with Hypotension (low blood

> pressure) and Bradycardia (low heart rate).

> >

> > 2.)

> > I know for a fact that some people die from

> getting contrast into their

> > system, especially the IV kind. I have a weak

> body and I am

> > super-sensitive, and I fear I am one of them.

> >

> > 3.) Because of my condition; Secondary Hypopituitarism

> with Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Fatigue,

> > taking Hydrocortison etc. I worry that I will

> use a lot of Cortisol

> > from worrying, and possibly also from the IV itself,

> and the effects of

> > the contrast in my body. I

> > can't eat 2 hours before the examination, which

> is a problem for me,

> > cause I eat very often.

> >

> > 4.) Reading through the entire texts about the two

> contrasts (links provided below!) I am afraid that my

> pre-diabetes and my electrolyte imbalances will cause

> problems for me during this examination as well.

> >

> > Is it worth doing this? I can refuse both contrasts,

> or just the IV one, and get less accurate results from the

> CT.

> >

> > I have to get an IV with IOMERON:

http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/15878/SPC/iomeron%20250/

> > I have to drink 20 ml of GASTROGRAFIN:

http://home.intekom.com/pharm/schering/gastgraf.html

> >

> > What

> > do you all think? Except telling me I am too

> worried etc. I am not

> > dumb. I just want to measure the risks of doing this

> CT with 2 x

> > contrasts vs. doing it with no contrasts, or not doing

> it at all, and

> > walk around not knowing what's wrong with my

> pancreast, stomach etc.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Why did you change? curious

Re: Tomorrows CT woth 2 x contrasts (IV and Oral)

>

> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:51 PM

> ,

>

> What is this CT for ? Did the doc try x ray or ultra sound

> first ? If I were you, I would ask the doc

[The entire original message is not included]

[Guest guest]

Cause I didn't want to have any contrast! And the clinic said an MR would be AS

fine as a CT!

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Den 4. mars 2011 kl. 04.21 skrev <uu1845@...>:

Why did you change? curious

Re: Tomorrows CT woth 2 x contrasts (IV and Oral)

>

> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:51 PM

> ,

>

> What is this CT for ? Did the doc try x ray or ultra sound

> first ? If I were you, I would ask the doc

[The entire original message is not included]

[Guest guest]

Yet when they do an MRI on the Pituitary in your brain they need to do it with

contrast and with out contrast to find the tumor.

Co-Moderator

Phil

>

> > From: inc_100 <no_reply >

> > Subject: Re: Tomorrows CT woth 2 x

> contrasts (IV and Oral)

> >

> > Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:51 PM

> > ,

> >

> > What is this CT for ? Did the doc try x ray or ultra

> sound

> > first ?  If I were you, I would ask the doc to

> try

> > ultrasound or MRI first. Yes. The dye is a problem.

> That dye

> > and the CT scan gave me " Hypopituitarism " . Many docs

> and

> > people dont agree but that's the fact. That is pure

> medical

> > malpractice. There are many people in the world who

> dont

> > have access to CT scan and they are fine with xray or

> > ultrasound. My doc says first xray or ultrasound and

> then

> > later ..... only if there is SOMETHING WHICH IS NOT

> CLEAR ON

> > XRAY OR ULTRASOUND then you need to go for CT. IF YOU

> DONT

> > SEE ANYTHING ON XRAY AND ULTRASOUND, 90% YOU WONT SEE

> > ANYTHING ON CT ALSO.

> >

> > I had 2 CTs. Showed nothing. Then some of the docs

> that I

> > went to said, if there is something seen but clear on

> > ultrasound or xray then you may need a CT but other

> wise NO

> > NEED. These tests are more useful to the doctors to

> cover

> > their backs against lawsuits than for diagnosis

> purposes.

> >

> > Bottom line, if you are not  comfortable, go to

> > another doc and ask him to do an ultrasound or x 

> ray

> > or atleast a trial & error method of treatment.

> >

> > God Bless you

> >

> > Joe

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > >

> > > So I am terrified (!) now, because I just learned

> that

> > I don't only need

> > >  to drink but also get an IV with contrast

> > tomorrow before the CT of my

> > > abdomen.

> > >

> > > The reasons why I am afraid are:

> > >

> > > 1.) I got an IV with contrast, 14-15 years ago

> when I

> > had a kidney stone. I became very warm when they

> injected

> > it, and I got a Vagal reaction with Hypotension (low

> blood

> > pressure) and Bradycardia (low heart rate).

> > >

> > > 2.)

> > >  I know for a fact that some people die

> from

> > getting contrast into their

> > >  system, especially the IV kind. I have a

> weak

> > body and I am

> > > super-sensitive, and I fear I am one of them.

> > >

> > > 3.) Because of my condition; Secondary

> Hypopituitarism

> > with Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Fatigue,

> > >  taking Hydrocortison etc. I worry that I

> will

> > use a lot of Cortisol

> > > from worrying, and possibly also from the IV

> itself,

> > and the effects of

> > > the contrast in my body. I

> > >  can't eat 2 hours before the examination,

> which

> > is a problem for me,

> > > cause I eat very often.

> > >

> > > 4.) Reading through the entire texts about the

> two

> > contrasts (links provided below!) I am afraid that my

> > pre-diabetes and my electrolyte imbalances will cause

> > problems for me during this examination as well.

> > >

> > > Is it worth doing this? I can refuse both

> contrasts,

> > or just the IV one, and get less accurate results from

> the

> > CT.

> > >

> > > I have to get an IV with IOMERON:

http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/15878/SPC/iomeron%20250/

> > > I have to drink 20 ml of GASTROGRAFIN:

http://home.intekom.com/pharm/schering/gastgraf.html

> > >

> > > What

> > >  do you all think? Except telling me I am

> too

> > worried etc. I am not

> > > dumb. I just want to measure the risks of doing

> this

> > CT with 2 x

> > > contrasts vs. doing it with no contrasts, or not

> doing

> > it at all, and

> > > walk around not knowing what's wrong with my

> > pancreast, stomach etc.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >       

> > >

> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I have never done anything with contrast, except an X-Ray of my kidneys when I

was like 16. I had a kidney stone back then.

So everyone should do MR's or CT's with contrast to see what they have in their

heads?

I am happy to hear from the doctor at the X-Ray clinic that the MR with no

contrast would be as good as a CT with contrast, for my abdomen area.

>

> > From: inc_100 <no_reply >

> > Subject: Re: Tomorrows CT woth 2 x

> contrasts (IV and Oral)

> >

> > Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:51 PM

> > ,

> >

> > What is this CT for ? Did the doc try x ray or ultra

> sound

> > first ?  If I were you, I would ask the doc to

> try

> > ultrasound or MRI first. Yes. The dye is a problem.

> That dye

> > and the CT scan gave me " Hypopituitarism " . Many docs

> and

> > people dont agree but that's the fact. That is pure

> medical

> > malpractice. There are many people in the world who

> dont

> > have access to CT scan and they are fine with xray or

> > ultrasound. My doc says first xray or ultrasound and

> then

> > later ..... only if there is SOMETHING WHICH IS NOT

> CLEAR ON

> > XRAY OR ULTRASOUND then you need to go for CT. IF YOU

> DONT

> > SEE ANYTHING ON XRAY AND ULTRASOUND, 90% YOU WONT SEE

> > ANYTHING ON CT ALSO.

> >

> > I had 2 CTs. Showed nothing. Then some of the docs

> that I

> > went to said, if there is something seen but clear on

> > ultrasound or xray then you may need a CT but other

> wise NO

> > NEED. These tests are more useful to the doctors to

> cover

> > their backs against lawsuits than for diagnosis

> purposes.

> >

> > Bottom line, if you are not  comfortable, go to

> > another doc and ask him to do an ultrasound or x 

> ray

> > or atleast a trial & error method of treatment.

> >

> > God Bless you

> >

> > Joe

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > >

> > > So I am terrified (!) now, because I just learned

> that

> > I don't only need

> > >  to drink but also get an IV with contrast

> > tomorrow before the CT of my

> > > abdomen.

> > >

> > > The reasons why I am afraid are:

> > >

> > > 1.) I got an IV with contrast, 14-15 years ago

> when I

> > had a kidney stone. I became very warm when they

> injected

> > it, and I got a Vagal reaction with Hypotension (low

> blood

> > pressure) and Bradycardia (low heart rate).

> > >

> > > 2.)

> > >  I know for a fact that some people die

> from

> > getting contrast into their

> > >  system, especially the IV kind. I have a

> weak

> > body and I am

> > > super-sensitive, and I fear I am one of them.

> > >

> > > 3.) Because of my condition; Secondary

> Hypopituitarism

> > with Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Fatigue,

> > >  taking Hydrocortison etc. I worry that I

> will

> > use a lot of Cortisol

> > > from worrying, and possibly also from the IV

> itself,

> > and the effects of

> > > the contrast in my body. I

> > >  can't eat 2 hours before the examination,

> which

> > is a problem for me,

> > > cause I eat very often.

> > >

> > > 4.) Reading through the entire texts about the

> two

> > contrasts (links provided below!) I am afraid that my

> > pre-diabetes and my electrolyte imbalances will cause

> > problems for me during this examination as well.

> > >

> > > Is it worth doing this? I can refuse both

> contrasts,

> > or just the IV one, and get less accurate results from

> the

> > CT.

> > >

> > > I have to get an IV with IOMERON:

http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/15878/SPC/iomeron%20250/

> > > I have to drink 20 ml of GASTROGRAFIN:

http://home.intekom.com/pharm/schering/gastgraf.html

> > >

> > > What

> > >  do you all think? Except telling me I am

> too

> > worried etc. I am not

> > > dumb. I just want to measure the risks of doing

> this

> > CT with 2 x

> > > contrasts vs. doing it with no contrasts, or not

> doing

> > it at all, and

> > > walk around not knowing what's wrong with my

> > pancreast, stomach etc.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >       

> > >

> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

They keep telling me I need to do a stress test and have a CT with contrast. I

say WTF you put me on Statin Drugs crippled me I can't even walk I have a

Pituitary Problem why did you save my life I think it's because I have dam good

BCBS and I am a money pit for you guys. No Thanks

So now after I put my foot down the do 2d ultra sound scans on my heart. So I

feel your right.

Co-Moderator

Phil

> From: inc_100 <no_reply >

> Subject: Re: Tomorrows CT woth 2 x contrasts (IV and Oral)

>

> Date: Friday, March 4, 2011, 10:47 PM

> Phil,

>

> I always remember about your heart surgery that they did

> not give you testosterone and you ended up in a coma. Why

> ??? These doctors/specialists dont know other subjects. Like

> a Cardiologist dont know Endocrinology. Same way many of

> these doctors dont know the actual problems of these CT

> scans or any other invasive tests.

>

> The contrast used for MRI doesnt have Iodine. That's the

> difference but even that dye is harmful to the body.

>

> In the future, we will see dye/contrast free scans soon.

> Already lot of studies are going on .... on the side affects

> of these dyes.

>

> Thanks

> Joe

>

>

> > > > >

> > > > > So I am terrified (!) now, because I

> just learned

> > > that

> > > > I don't only need

> > > > >  to drink but also get an IV with

> contrast

> > > > tomorrow before the CT of my

> > > > > abdomen.

> > > > >

> > > > > The reasons why I am afraid are:

> > > > >

> > > > > 1.) I got an IV with contrast, 14-15

> years ago

> > > when I

> > > > had a kidney stone. I became very warm when

> they

> > > injected

> > > > it, and I got a Vagal reaction with

> Hypotension (low

> > > blood

> > > > pressure) and Bradycardia (low heart rate).

> > > > >

> > > > > 2.)

> > > > >  I know for a fact that some people

> die

> > > from

> > > > getting contrast into their

> > > > >  system, especially the IV kind. I

> have a

> > > weak

> > > > body and I am

> > > > > super-sensitive, and I fear I am one of

> them.

> > > > >

> > > > > 3.) Because of my condition; Secondary

> > > Hypopituitarism

> > > > with Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Fatigue,

> > > > >  taking Hydrocortison etc. I worry

> that I

> > > will

> > > > use a lot of Cortisol

> > > > > from worrying, and possibly also from

> the IV

> > > itself,

> > > > and the effects of

> > > > > the contrast in my body. I

> > > > >  can't eat 2 hours before the

> examination,

> > > which

> > > > is a problem for me,

> > > > > cause I eat very often.

> > > > >

> > > > > 4.) Reading through the entire texts

> about the

> > > two

> > > > contrasts (links provided below!) I am

> afraid that my

> > > > pre-diabetes and my electrolyte imbalances

> will cause

> > > > problems for me during this examination as

> well.

> > > > >

> > > > > Is it worth doing this? I can refuse

> both

> > > contrasts,

> > > > or just the IV one, and get less accurate

> results from

> > > the

> > > > CT.

> > > > >

> > > > > I have to get an IV with IOMERON:

http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/15878/SPC/iomeron%20250/

> > > > > I have to drink 20 ml of GASTROGRAFIN:

> http://home.intekom.com/pharm/schering/gastgraf.html

> > > > >

> > > > > What

> > > > >  do you all think? Except telling me I

> am

> > > too

> > > > worried etc. I am not

> > > > > dumb. I just want to measure the risks

> of doing

> > > this

> > > > CT with 2 x

> > > > > contrasts vs. doing it with no

> contrasts, or not

> > > doing

> > > > it at all, and

> > > > > walk around not knowing what's wrong

> with my

> > > > pancreast, stomach etc.

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >       

> > > > >

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> been

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> > > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

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