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[Worrywart2024]

Has anyone who has had a Ct scan been allergic to the dye used to see how clear their arteries are ?

[2108]

Hi I'm allergic to the dye as I discovered during a CT scan so when I needed an angiogram following a HA they gave me some form of anti-histamine via my cannula first and I was fine. I know other people who are absolutely fine so it's not a given that you'll react. Hope your fine

[Worrywart2024 in reply to 2108]

I had a Cardiac catheterisation via a radial route and for hours afterwards I was violently sick and they injected me with anti sickness twice it did nothing to stop it. As I have a long journey to Bart’s for this scan the thought of being that ill on my return journey is very daunting. I so hope it works for me 2018 like it did for you that’s comforting to know.

[scottish1]

Me and my husband have both had CT scans and both had no reaction to the dye. My son had a MRI with dye and he never had any issues either. Are you due a CT or have you already had it?

[Worrywart2024 in reply to scottish1]

When a dye has been used before I was violently sick for 6 hours after and the anti sickness did nothing to abate it. I have to travel a couple of hours approximately to have this scan done so am concerned.

[Worrywart2024 in reply to scottish1]

I have been given a date for my op but still awaiting the scan. The dye made me violently sick for hours afterwards so thats not good when i live over 2Hours away from hospital

[Oldsealady]

I'm allergic to loads of things and was fine, is importent to have your scan so have to just go for it drink lots of water afterwards

[Gundoglady]

I had an allergic reaction to the contrast dye, I had a rash come up on one half of my face and the opposite ear. I had to have a ct scan recently, they refused to do it, and recommended I had a nuclear scan instead.

I also can't really eat shell fish, without being ill afterwards

[jayjay10000]

Hi there..The last time I had a Ct scan with the contrast dye I got a rash on my stomach which went up2 my neck, I felt really hot for about 2 hours after, the rash was gone the next day. It's really difficult not to have the contrast dye when you have an Aortic Root & ascending aneurysm of 40mm which needs checking

[serenfach]

Most contrast dies contain iodine, and they have found if you are allergic to shellfish, you should not have the iodine one. There are alternatives, so I would discuss your worries beforehand. The alternatives are more expensive, but if there is a worry about allegies, they will use those instead. Good luck and hope it all goes well.

[Worrywart2024 in reply to serenfach]

Thank you