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tgpath1

Liely said:

MRI

Good Morning,

I am sceduled for MRI next week. I am very concerned about the contrast. Can you please let me know about your experience and also if I ask the order without using the contrast.Also I am allergic to CT scan contrast. I am nervous and wondering if I am allergic to MRI contrast as well. I just don't feel comfortable about the contrast and the toxicity it may cause. 
Regards to all,

Contrast

I can't speak to toxicity but I had a CT with contrast and it was warm and I could feel it throughout my chest (and freaked me out a little).  The MRI contrast they used was cool and I only felt it in my arm on the initial flow...it was maybe 2 seconds that I felt it.  I am not allergic to either.  I know it's  not great for your kidneys so they check GRB and creatinine before they will allow it.  But I believe they use contrast because it gives them a much better view of what's going on.  I would suggest talking to your doc about why it's necessary and what your concerns are.

Liely

tgpath1 said:

Contrast

I can't speak to toxicity but I had a CT with contrast and it was warm and I could feel it throughout my chest (and freaked me out a little).  The MRI contrast they used was cool and I only felt it in my arm on the initial flow...it was maybe 2 seconds that I felt it.  I am not allergic to either.  I know it's  not great for your kidneys so they check GRB and creatinine before they will allow it.  But I believe they use contrast because it gives them a much better view of what's going on.  I would suggest talking to your doc about why it's necessary and what your concerns are.

Tgpath1

Tgpath1

Thank you so much for your reply!  Good idea to ask the doctor. 

icemantoo

tgpath1 said:

Contrast

I can't speak to toxicity but I had a CT with contrast and it was warm and I could feel it throughout my chest (and freaked me out a little).  The MRI contrast they used was cool and I only felt it in my arm on the initial flow...it was maybe 2 seconds that I felt it.  I am not allergic to either.  I know it's  not great for your kidneys so they check GRB and creatinine before they will allow it.  But I believe they use contrast because it gives them a much better view of what's going on.  I would suggest talking to your doc about why it's necessary and what your concerns are.

GRB

Shpuld ne GFR;

 

 

 

icemantoo

Liely

icemantoo said:

GRB

Shpuld ne GFR;

 

 

 

icemantoo

Hello Iceman

Hello Iceman

what do you mean GRB? Do you mean GFR.  please let me know. 
Thanks!

icemantoo

Liely said:

Hello Iceman

Hello Iceman

what do you mean GRB? Do you mean GFR.  please let me know. 
Thanks!

I have never heard of GRB

The doctor usually checks GFR for Kicney function.

 

 

 

 

icemantoo