Tomorrows CT woth 2 x contrasts (IV and Oral)

[Guest guest]

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]

I have to do this crap for my heart 2x's a yr. I would get dam sick from the

shot so when I go in I tell them they have more then one kind of shot the better

one cost more money here in the USA.

Co-Moderator

Phil

> From: Gibcast <gibcast@...>

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

>

> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 12:49 PM

> 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]

,

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]

,

Your first test should be an X-Ray or an Ultra Sound Scan. Usually 90% of the

issues will be traced by either one of them. They go for much clarity when they

go for CT. Or sometimes somethings may not show up on X-Ray or Ultrasound then

they do a CT to make sure.

I too had abdomenal scans. The doctors who ordered CT scans directly with out

going by the order were idiots. Even insurance companies expect the doctors to

use x ray and ultrasound before they go for CT. And symptoms must match.

My whole abdomen was scanned several times but they couldnt find anything wrong.

But because of the dye, I developed Hypothyroid and then Hypopitutarism &

Hypogonadism.

So, if I were you, I will postpone the CT tomorrow, go back to the doc and ask

him if he ever did an X Ray or Ultrasound on me. Then will ask him to redo them

and then if something appears but not clear then I will go for a CT.

The CT dye ruined my whole life and I am on Test Replacement.

Take Care

Joe

>

> > From: Gibcast <gibcast@...>

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

> >

> > Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 12:49 PM

> > 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, what contrast was used?

-Nigel

On 2 March 2011 23:08, inc_100 <no_reply > wrote:

>

>

> ,

>

> Your first test should be an X-Ray or an Ultra Sound Scan. Usually 90% of

> the issues will be traced by either one of them. They go for much clarity

> when they go for CT. Or sometimes somethings may not show up on X-Ray or

> Ultrasound then they do a CT to make sure.

>

> I too had abdomenal scans. The doctors who ordered CT scans directly with

> out going by the order were idiots. Even insurance companies expect the

> doctors to use x ray and ultrasound before they go for CT. And symptoms must

> match.

>

> My whole abdomen was scanned several times but they couldnt find anything

> wrong. But because of the dye, I developed Hypothyroid and then

> Hypopitutarism & Hypogonadism.

>

> So, if I were you, I will postpone the CT tomorrow, go back to the doc and

> ask him if he ever did an X Ray or Ultrasound on me. Then will ask him to

> redo them and then if something appears but not clear then I will go for a

> CT.

>

> The CT dye ruined my whole life and I am on Test Replacement.

>

> Take Care

>

> Joe

>

>

>

> >

> > > From: Gibcast <gibcast@...>

>

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

> > >

> > > Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 12:49 PM

> > > 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]

Nigel & Phil,

They used the standard contrast that is used for CT. I dont know the exact name.

Once in Colorado and the other in Georgia. Also, a radio active dye during a

exercise stress test.

Originally, I had these tests to check why I have a dribbling feeling after I

urinate. But the reason or diagnosis was never found till date. I went from

doctor to doctor, city to city. Several Urologists and general physicians. No

one could find anything. About 12 Ultrasounds, few x rays and 2 CT scans. No one

knows why and what.

I was 34yrs old back in 2005 when this happened. Then one of the doctors whom I

visited told me, when there is no diagnosis found after these many tests..... to

just stop going to doctors because by that time I already visited many docs and

many urologist etc. Then he told me the dyes that are used will cause Endocrine

disorders in many cases starting from Thyroid problems because these dyes have

" iodine " which is bad for your endocrine system. There was a lot more

explaination but I dont exactly remember in detail.

But for doctors, you are just another patient and they dont care about your

health and want to order a test.

Later one well known, very experienced Gasteroenterologist whom I visited for

some Gastric disorder told me ....when there is nothing found on a Ultrasound or

x ray usually there is nothing there. A CT is done to verify but if nothing is

seen on ultrasound, 95% cases nothing will be found on CT.

We get radiation from Air travel but with CT there are radiation risks and also

iodine risks.

CT dye effects endocrine system, kidneys mainly. Many doctors clearly told me.

They told me 95% of CTs are used by the doctors to cover them up.

Thanks

Joe

> > >

> > > > From: Gibcast <gibcast@>

> >

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

> > > >

> > > > Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 12:49 PM

> > > > 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]

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.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >       

> > > >

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

> > removed]

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Well Joe you in the right place for Secondary Problems here is where I got most

of my help too bad the forum is closed but still you can read back and get some

dam good info about this problem called Hypopituitary.

You might need to join the forum to read this forum called Hypopituitary.

http://forums.realthyroidhelp.com/viewforum.php?f=12

Here is a sample of what you will find.

===================================================

the anterior pituitary gland

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery:

http://www.or-live.com/jeffersonhospita ... CRIPT_NAME##addToURL

Live webcast: No incision surgery for pituitary brain tumor:

All about Cushing's syndrome (4 videos):

http://www.webmd.com/video/pituitary-surgery

Aggressive pituitary tumor returns after surgerey-new treatment to fill empty

space where tumor was removed with a wafer to keep tumor from regrowing:

http://www.webmd.com/video/pituitary-tu ... ment-wafer

Watch Doctor-Patient Discussions about pituitary disorders - Discussions about

pituitary Cushing's, prolactinoma's, acromegaly, growth hormone deficiency,

pituitary surgery, adrenalectomy, pituitary MRI:

http://www.ohsupituitary.com/patients/video.asp

pituitary surgery - Just over an hour long. Not for the squeemish. Uses

stealthstation, an advanced intraoperative guided system that provides

neurosurgeons with a precise roadmap of the tumor and surrounding tissues. The

surgeon seems to be hyperthyroid, wide eyed look the whole time of the surgery,

seems to have a goiter (at 13:00 min stands next to another doc for neck

comparison). I wouldn't want a hyperthyroid surgeon working on me:

http://www.or-live.com/jeffersonhospita ... CRIPT_NAME##addToURL

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hypopituitarism

http://www.umm.edu/endocrin/hypopit.htm

http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec13/ch162/ch162c.html

http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uv ... ypopit.cfm

http://www.pituitary.org.uk/content/view/42

http://www.healthatoz.com/

http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic277.htm

http://www.pituitary.org/disorders/hypopituitarism.aspx

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypopi ... sm/DS00479

Organizations

http://www.pituitary.org

http://www.pituitary.org.uk

More Info on Hypopituitary Support Group

Over 500 LINKS and 100 FILES

hy ... y_support/

My collection of Pituitary Tumor Research Websites

Originally, I had 80 links, but today edited down to 18 links because the rest

were dead. If you find info you don't want to lose, don't just bookmark it, but

go to menu at the top of your browser and hit Files and save it.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001167.htm

http://www.google.com/search?btnG=Searc ... 2Bsyndrome

http://www.drkoop.com/conditions/ency/a ... 001175.htm

http://merck.com/mmpe/index/ind_pi.html

scroll down to pituitary gland

http://archneur.ama-assn.org/cgi/search ... submit.y=0

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed

search pituitary tumor

http://www.mednote.co.kr/25.%20Endocrin ... hology.htm

http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/disease ... denoma.htm

http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/ptna

http://www.virtualtrials.com/serchfrm2. ... N & priorrad

=N & priorchemo=N & karnofmin=90 & P1=Y & P2=Y & P3=Y & P4=Y & Adult=Y & country=USA & state=Allst\

ates & center=Allcenters & contact=Allcontacts

http://vanderbilthealth.com/pituitary

http://www.pituitary.com/PituitaryLinks.htm

http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/tomajestic ... and=AOL_US

http://www.pituitary.org/PituitaryNewsU ... cedure.htm

http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_di.htm

http://www.wfubmc.edu/surg-sci/ns/ptc0.html

http://www.fpnotebook.com/END2.htm

http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Pit ... umors.html

Co-Moderator

Phil

> From: inc_100 <no_reply >

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

>

> Date: Friday, March 4, 2011, 10:36 PM

> Nigel & Phil,

>

> They used the standard contrast that is used for CT. I dont

> know the exact name. Once in Colorado and the other in

> Georgia. Also, a radio active dye during a exercise stress

> test.

> Originally, I had these tests to check why I have a

> dribbling feeling after I urinate. But the reason or

> diagnosis was never found till date. I went from doctor to

> doctor, city to city. Several Urologists and general

> physicians. No one could find anything. About 12

> Ultrasounds, few x rays and 2 CT scans. No one knows why and

> what.

>

> I was 34yrs old back in 2005 when this happened. Then one

> of the doctors whom I visited told me, when there is no

> diagnosis found after these many tests..... to just stop

> going to doctors because by that time I already visited many

> docs and many urologist etc. Then he told me the dyes that

> are used will cause Endocrine disorders in many cases

> starting from Thyroid problems because these dyes have

> " iodine " which is bad for your endocrine system. There was a

> lot more explaination but I dont exactly remember in detail.

>

>

> But for doctors, you are just another patient and they dont

> care about your health and want to order a test.

>

> Later one well known, very experienced Gasteroenterologist

> whom I visited for some Gastric disorder told me ....when

> there is nothing found on a Ultrasound or x ray usually

> there is nothing there. A CT is done to verify but if

> nothing is seen on ultrasound, 95% cases nothing will be

> found on CT.

>

> We get radiation from Air travel but with CT there are

> radiation risks and also iodine risks.

>

> CT dye effects endocrine system, kidneys mainly. Many

> doctors clearly told me. They told me 95% of CTs are used by

> the doctors to cover them up.

>

> Thanks

> Joe

>

>

>

> > > >

> > > > > From: Gibcast <gibcast@>

> > >

> > > > > Subject: Tomorrows CT

> woth 2 x contrasts (IV and Oral)

> > > > >

> > > > > Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 12:49

> PM

> > > > > 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.

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >