Lying Flat for CT scan

[greatauntali]

Finally, I have been referred for a CT scan but I have the problem of being unable to lie flat. Any advice on how to deal with this, please?

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Hi I honestly wouldn't stress to much these people are experts and are dealing with your situation most days..best of luck with the scan

[hollyboo]

i ,ve had to do the same several times

i asked the staff to talk to me not that i would be able to reply but asked them to talk about what they did the night before so i could just listen to them

[wheezyof]

When I had my CT scan I was not completely flat. The bed was raised slightly from my hips up. The lady doing the scan took a lot of care to make sure I was comfortable.

[greatauntali in reply to wheezyof]

That is interesting. I had planned to try and go into training for it by gradually lowering the top of my bed and see if I could cope with that.

The consultant said that I had to be flat but only for 2 minutes. He thought I should try and have it done but if I couldn't, I couldn't.

I am a bit annoyed that this was not done years ago when I was capable of lying flat.

I have plenty of time to train myself, if possible, because there is a 5 month waiting list.

[joyce74]

Don't worry you will be made comfortable before it starts. I am in the same boat having curvature of the spine . I was fine.

[Dedalus]

I was given a couple of pillows and felt very comfortable - just explain your problem. Best of luck x