CT scans?

[JATZ]

No big deal, except that the contrast gives you a serious hot flush and can make you feel like you've shit yourself and pissed your pants.

Ahhhh..... good times

That's a pretty good description, and it gives you a metallic taste in your mouth.
I was actually violently sick when the "contrast" hit my stomach

[The Singing Chef]

Yea it's just a nice warm feeling, even though they tell you what you will feel you will still think you have pissed yourself and check haha. Was painless though, more fun getting all the damn needles in my neck and chin.

[ducatilover]

Have had the lot myself, never got injected unless I was in for a bone scan (Sounds sexy!) bloody noisy things, I fell asleep in one How that's possible I do not know.

[dangerous]

Who's had one?

What are they like?

What about that dye shit they want to inject?

lost count... CT, MIR to the head and Barium Enimer aswell as the latest internal gig which they inject a fluid and mega pounds of PSI.

mom... p/m if yours is the later, dont think half of em round here have the guts if I was to explain LOL

[Maha]

I had my head examined in 1997...came back all clear...

[Usarka]

I had my head examined in 1997...came back all clear...

I think they said it was empty!

lost count... CT, MIR to the head and Barium Enimer aswell as the latest internal gig which they inject a fluid and mega pounds of PSI.

mom... p/m if yours is the later, dont think half of em round here have the guts if I was to explain LOL

I had a PSI thing too. Not sure if it's the same thing, but if it is then "have the guts" is quite applicable lol.

[Mad-V2]

I've never had any of those, but that dye shit, is that the radioactive stuff?
My daughter has chronic renal failure, and when we had a scan on her kidneys, they took us to a room in nuclear medicine and injected her with this radioactive dye.
Fuggin scary too see ya baby getting an injection with that symbol painted on the side of it. Anyway she had a bad reaction to it that made her sick for a few days,
Is that the same stuff?

[dangerous]

I had a PSI thing too. Not sure if it's the same thing, but if it is then "have the guts" is quite applicable lol.

Farking painfull aye... but man can ya let some rippers out

[Maha]

I think they said it was empty!

....'just add knowledge' was the comment on the result form...

[Nasty]

lost count... CT, MIR to the head and Barium Enimer aswell as the latest internal gig which they inject a fluid and mega pounds of PSI.

mom... p/m if yours is the later, dont think half of em round here have the guts if I was to explain LOL

Glad I am not the only one to have the berium enema .. got to admit that i have never seen shit sink so fast after that one.

Personally I haven't had a CT scan but plenty of MRI's, I have also the audacity to not sign the paperwork allowing them to use contrast dyes. Don't personally see the point for me (and don't really what to know how much additional damage I have to look forward to!)

[Edbear]

Glad I am not the only one to have the berium enema .. got to admit that i have never seen shit sink so fast after that one.

Personally I haven't had a CT scan but plenty of MRI's, I have also the audacity to not sign the paperwork allowing them to use contrast dyes. Don't personally see the point for me (and don't really what to know how much additional damage I have to look forward to!)

I've had about every scan going do far... Barium enema and meal, (If you think lying exposed to all while they squirt it up your rear is bad enough, try having to drink the stuff!) Several MRI's, CT scans and x-rays galore, with and without dye.

Nowadays the biggest issue is my veins are fragile and the last infusion I had, (for Osteoporosis), was a tricky exercise for the Doc.

[Usarka]

Farking painfull aye... but man can ya let some rippers out

Heh, i think the relief outweighed the embarrasment!

[Mom]

but man can ya let some rippers out

Sadly, I dont seem to need too much injected dye or what have you, I can "fluff" with the best of them

I am back from the most non event of my life. I am almost embarrased I asked the question.

I have had one dye scan, many years ago, it cost me a couple of babies, such were the side effects that I had and that had to wear off. Yes, I had the hot flash back then, but I was kinda hoping things had improved. Your answers were not that reassuring to be fair I was frankly shitting large impossible to pass, bricks, facing down this CT.


I have chronic sinusitus. Apparently because I smoke Well that was the reason they never investigated before this. 18+ months off the baccy and this is the worst I have ever suffered.

I went to Waitakere Hospital (never been there before). Parked up and walked to the Main Entrance, found radiology and let them know I was there. I was early, I did not know how long it took to get from work to there. Long story short. I was back in my car less than half an hour from the time I drove in. NO DYE

Lets hope they find something really bad, that needs dealing with immediately It wont be life threatening, but bad enough I wont have to wait a very long to get sorted.

[ynot slow]

You lucky lucky bugger,everytime I have a CT I have to drink contrast fluid,usually raspberry or orange flavour with a hint of metalic aftertaste,not to mention diaorhea for about 2-3hours,and I mean water no shit.
I have to have the dye,and only side effect is a nice warm feeling as it winds through the veins,neat feeling though,and smell of paint thinners lol.

Had MRI last month,drank 3x450mls cream solution,prior,nice thick milkshake consistancy but not as flavoursome,but at least I was given ear muffs,bloody loud.

Also I don't mind the dye,had enough bad shit infused in system so it unfazes me,but understand others aingst.

[Kickaha]

I have chronic sinusitus.

My last CT was for possible sinus problems, took about 30 seconds