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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,

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 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.

Shpuld ne GFR;

icemantoo

Liely said:

Hello Iceman

Hello Iceman

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

The doctor usually checks GFR for Kicney function.

icemantoo