feels like relapse following CT scan with contrast

[gset]

Hi everyone,

I have Graves arising post a vaccination in 2022 and exacerbated when I had covid. I went into remission a year ago but have relapses when I have a vaccination. I had to have a heart CT scan and I asked about the iodine and risks. I was assured it was fine for me to have and it would flush through quickly. A week on I have A Fib, breathlessness sweats and feel like I have been run over by a bus. I have no infections, but I have scheduled a thyroid test for this week. For other reasons I am on a blood thinner and beta blocker already. Blood pressure is on the low side which is normal for me but heart rate going from 44 to 111 just lying down. Has anyone had these issues following CT scans and what do you do when you need one? Thank you for any help.

[Westie_1]

Hi gset sorry to hear your not feeling well after your CT scan ans they told me exactly the same it won’t effect you but to let you know I also have Graves’ disease and when I have the dye I have a reaction to it. So now most of the time unless it is 💯 necessary I refuse to have it as it takes me a while to get back to normal. It knocks everything out of sync. Take care and hopefully it will level out soon.

[gset in reply to Westie_1]

Thank you for letting me know- I felt like I was the only one and good to know for next time.